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    M17x r3 screen upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by lman123, Jul 30, 2011.

  1. lman123

    lman123 Notebook Guru

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    Does anyone know if the fhd and 900p screens got different ribbon cable ?
    Reason is i am looking in to get this laptop but i would like to upgrade it to rgbled screen.
    And can anyone tell me if the connector is 40 pin ?
    Will it fit AOU B173HW01 v.4 ?

    I tried to search but there isnt any screen upgrade thread with an answer.
     
    lman123, Jul 30, 2011
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  2. shanetsh

    shanetsh Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump.. i wanna know too
     
    shanetsh, Aug 9, 2011
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  3. Jas71

    Jas71 Notebook Evangelist

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    Both screens use two cables to connect to the motherboard. They are the same. Like I just mentioned in another thread, you would likely have to use the screen specifically for the R3 ordered from Dell or on eBay. I don't think another screen would actually work/fit.
     
    Jas71, Aug 9, 2011
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  4. Le0Heart

    Le0Heart Notebook Enthusiast

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    which card would you guys suggest to upgrade to ? Considering the fact that someday I might have extra cash lying around to buy another instance to make it crossfire/sli ?

    I currently have 6970 (single) .... I do tend to incline towards 3D content these days since I bought samsung D7000 which is 3D enabled......

    any advice on the card ? irrespective of budget for now...
     
    Le0Heart, Dec 30, 2011
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  5. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    There is a screen upgrade thread but the guide was never posted. :( the problem with putting a new lcd panel in the r3 is that the current one is secured to the plexi glass with double sided tape and is very difficult to remove without both destroying the current panel or cracking the plexiglass overlay. Hope this helps you guys out.
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 30, 2011
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    Syredisa057 Notebook Consultant

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    It's too risky??
     
    Syredisa057, Dec 30, 2011
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    inap, Dec 30, 2011
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  8. insertcreativity

    insertcreativity Notebook Guru

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    If you have the 120hz 3d enabled R3 then I suggest upgrading to the GTX 580M. I am not sure if the new series of graphics cards will work with the current mobo so 580m may be the highest we can upgrade to with R3, but only time will tell.

    Plus I thought only nvidia cards work with 3d.
     
    insertcreativity, Dec 31, 2011
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