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    Out of curiosity why does the m17x r3 have 2 display plug ins, on motherboard?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Rayleyne, Jan 30, 2013.

  1. Rayleyne

    Rayleyne Notebook Consultant

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    So i completly disassembled my m17x r3 to replace the DVD drive since ti was busted and out of warrenty (I reccemend just buying an external) But why does it have two connectors right next to eachother to plug in the display? one with screws one without, (mine was plugged into the one without)
     
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    vic_doom69 Notebook Consultant

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    one is for the 3d 120hz screen and one is for the 60hz screeen
     
    vic_doom69, Jan 30, 2013
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    Because optimus can't support a 3d display you need a different cable connector for each type of display.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 30, 2013
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