M17x lcd

you have the new one, so your upgrade options are VERY small

give this a try, it is listed for the wrong machine if the picture is correct. Ask Witcher4360, I think he got this from this guy

http://cgi.ebay.com/dell-Alienware-...Computing_LaptopAccess_RL?hash=item5885014ec3

 

bugger lol.

Thanks for the link i'll see about that. So that is actually the 1920 1200 screen variant of an m17x? m17 alone is a typo?

 

I believe so

 

ok cool i'll give him a message and see what happens.

 

m17 is a typo that is 100% (if its the pictured item) a m17x screen

 

Nice one thanks. He has two listings - 1 for £109 and another identical one at £199 :S

Also how hard is it to replace the screen or is it literally a few screws and a wire?

 

since it is the whole assembly, not that hard

 

So, I know this thread is old, but did anyone ever find a way to change JUST the LCD? I cannot find anything on it anywhere. I have the 1440 and want to go to 1920. HELP!!!!!!!???????

 

Your easiest way is to replace the entire lid assembly. You can find some on Ebay (Dell would charge you 2x).
If you want to replace the LCD screen only, you'll have to find a way to remove it from the lid, 2 aluminum pieces have to be cut/broken .
I'll look for the post where Witcher explains how he did it...

 

Yes you can change the screen out but it will be pricey from Dell.

If you just want to change the panel inside the lid out, that is a challenge and not for the non technical savvy person.

Witcher did it here.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/414368-m17x-panel-dismanteling.html

 

Yes, that's the thread I was looking for

 

Thanks....

And Thanks....

Now, any idea where to get the screen from?

 

Unless you're going to tear apart the lid - Ebay is the only option.

 

Well, the $700-$1000 is not an option. So I may atempt to tear it apart if I end up keeping this lappy. So any pics for that? What piece comes of first to start? The top slot piece or the back panel that is not part of the big panel piece? And do you just pry bc there are no screws on the outside. Thanks...again.

 

I would PM witcher since he is an expert on doing that and he probably could assist you with the dismantle.

 

Yes, ask Witcher. The only available pics are here.

 

in this video it shows how to dismantle the lcd YouTube - M17x Teardown Video (Part 1 of 2)

 

Maybe I'm not getting it. But that piece on the lid when the lid is closed that is a different color than the rest-yes-that one. How do you get it off? It will not 'pop' off. It seems to have screws holding it and I can't find where to remove them. Seems you have to go from the panel side and remove them but how? I'm stuck for now on this one. Any help????