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    Question about m17x screen covering

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by dandan112988, Jun 19, 2012.

  1. dandan112988

    dandan112988 Notebook Deity

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    anyone know if and/or how to remove the plastic covering from the screen, say to replace it because of scratches or to remove dust that may get in there over time? Anyone know where one would buy such a peice?
     
    dandan112988, Jun 19, 2012
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  2. Mahesh_Singh

    Mahesh_Singh Notebook Geek

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    Are you asking about the LCD lid? If yes, maybe this would help...
    http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=9895
    Have no clue as to how to get it installed though...

    Pls ignore if this was not what you meant...
     
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    dandan112988 Notebook Deity

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    no thats the LCD back cover, I'm talking about the clear plastic layer thats firstly infront of the screen. I hear its easily scratched because its made of some form of cheap plastic, so im wondering where we would get a replacement for it and where
     
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    No. It is hella difficult and doing so may result in damage and tears.
     
    widezu69, Jun 19, 2012
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    not that i have it yet, but what happens if you scratch the plastic covering then? a whole new LCD assembly? I remember i had an m14x and the plastic cover just popped right off the screen, it was held in by tabs. Wonder if its the same deal here.
     
    dandan112988, Jun 19, 2012
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