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    M17xR4 screen upgrade to 3D?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Aikimox, Aug 23, 2012.

  1. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Hey Guys,

    Is it possible to upgrade the screen in the R4 from the stock one to the 120hz model by replacing the entire lid assembly? Or does it require a different motherboard?

    Thanks in advance! :)
     
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    you just need to replace the whole LCD assembly
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Aug 23, 2012
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    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Thanks for the quick reply! So, the motherboard connectors are the same for both 60 and 120hz screens?
     
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    No, the display connector uses eDP for the 3D one and LVDS for the 60Hz one. Both ports are on the M17x mobo.
     
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    Now that makes sense to me! Thank you the info!
     
    Aikimox, Aug 23, 2012
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