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    M17x overhaul

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by anox343, May 20, 2010.

  1. anox343

    anox343 Newbie

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    NBR Forum,

    one of the things that I am really interested in is the build quality of the M17x. with that said, I was wondering if any of you kind folks would either take a few high def pics of the guts of it.

    The key points that I am really interested in is how the palm rest and keyboard are secured to the chassis. additionally i would like to see how the cpu, gpu, memory and hard drive interface with the chassis.

    ps- is the chassis really entirely constructed of magnesium/ some metal alloy?

    -what parts are plastic?

    -any known structural issues with the R2?

    Thanks for you time!
     
    anox343, May 20, 2010
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  2. kenichols29

    kenichols29 Notebook Evangelist

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    The parts that are plastic are the keyboard, the palm rest, and the touch sensitive piece above the keyboard. I don't have pictures showing this laptop being dissasembled but i did find this video one the internet M17x Allpowerful CPU guide on Vimeo.
     
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  3. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    The keyboard is not entirely plastic, only the keys. Even with the plastic palmrest, build quality is very impressive. Don't doubt the cooling system of that beast. It's insane! It can only be rivaled by Clevo and while their machines have more robust heatsinks, the "exposed rear" design gives AW a huge bonus.
     
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