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    M17x R3 Screen? (solve the confusion!)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Shozuki, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. Shozuki

    Shozuki Notebook Consultant

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    right so all I really understand I need to getting a:

    Au Optronics B173Hw01

    but all this v4, v5 stuff is shooting way over my head. All I want is the best screen Alienware would naturally provide if I were buying the laptop today.

    Also where would I get one from? I'm from the UK...

    Finally,

    I've found this: Au Optronics B173Hw01 V0 17.3" Laptop Screen from www.accupart.co.uk Europes no 1 supplier for quality laptop screens

    but its a v0.. err can someone tell me what the difference between this and a v5 would be?

    Thanks all!
     
    Shozuki, Oct 24, 2011
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  2. SlickDude80

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    Sorry bro, i wish i could help you with this one...but i don't know much about replacement lcds

    This might help you...my Lcd is: LG Philips LP173WF1

    I hope someone here can chime in to help you out
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 24, 2011
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  3. Shozuki

    Shozuki Notebook Consultant

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    cheers man, thats helpful and that screen seems considerably cheaper then the Au Optronics. I think i'll speak to alienware and see if they can tell me the make and model of the part.

    It seems they've used a few different screens for these lappy's...
     
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  4. Shozuki

    Shozuki Notebook Consultant

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    well ultimately the V4 or V5 are the screens to go for it seems. I've found a rather nicely priced v4 on ebay with the seller only a few miles away from me. I think im just going to go for that...
     
    Shozuki, Oct 24, 2011
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    yes i've heard the same thing. The AU Optronic screens are suppose to be better. Update us with your progress....screen shots would be cool! :D
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 25, 2011
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  6. Shozuki

    Shozuki Notebook Consultant

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    sure thing man, eventually im sure I'll stop changing the internals on this thing!! but after this im sure there wont be anything left to change!
     
    Shozuki, Oct 25, 2011
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    ya for now :p
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 25, 2011
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    So Id love to know the difference between the LG and the AU Optronics. My replacement has the LG monitor and my old defective unit which I still have not sent back yet has the AU Optronics B173HW01 V5.

    I don't really see a huge difference in color here if I'm honest.
     
    Riftwire, Oct 25, 2011
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  9. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Only the AUO v4 has 95% gamut and is truly amazing. Your v5 us 72% which is the same as the LG. There should be no difference between them.
     
    widezu69, Oct 25, 2011
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  10. SlickDude80

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    So the AU V4 is the good one. That's good to know. Shozuki got lucky then if he's picked up a V4
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 25, 2011
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    Shozuki, Oct 25, 2011
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    Good Job! you got lucky :D
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 25, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Hm I don't trust that. They might just send you a generic one and claim that they no longer have the good one in stock. Also changing the screen in the R3 is incredibly difficult as it requires a solder or glass cutter to open up the display assembly and will most likely damage the default panel that it came with.

    I would cancel the order if I was you or at least contact them to make sure you will get what you want. If you want I could PM you a UK reseller that guarantees you get a V4.
     
    widezu69, Oct 25, 2011
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  14. Shozuki

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    ooh, I thought it was pretty straight forward changing the screen... Obviously not.

    will PM you now...
     
    Shozuki, Oct 25, 2011
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    pretty angry. The seller whom I messaged after purchasing the item now tells me im getting a v0 which in his opinion is the same thing.

    clearly its not and is considerably worse.

    quite frankly im quite irritated.
     
    Shozuki, Oct 26, 2011
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    Did you buy/pay through ebay and comply with all of their policies for buyer/seller protection?

    If so you've got every right to kick up a fuss and get a refund as it's not the item you bid on.

    EDIT- forget that, the listing clearly states;

    "If the exact model becomes unavailable we may send you an alternative 100% compatible lcd."
     
    chez, Oct 27, 2011
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  17. SlickDude80

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    So Sho, did you cancel the order?
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 27, 2011
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  18. Shozuki

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    yeah, the seller kicked up no fuss and was happy for me to send the item back and get a refund.

    What irritates me more is that I called the seller first to confirm it was a genuine v.4 BEFORE purchasing, so consider me pretty hacked off.

    On the plus side my real v.4 arrived today courtesy of this seller:

    eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

    so its still very well priced and genuine, so im a very happy chappy - I just need that guide to install it...
     
    Shozuki, Oct 27, 2011
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  19. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Nice. Glad you got one. Shame I'm tied to 3D or else I would have got one too.
     
    widezu69, Oct 27, 2011
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