Ribbon cable...

Ok so i took apart my alienware m17x r1 today because it sometimes powers on and sometimes not and i noticed that the ribbon cable that connects to the button and then the media bar had a wire that was cut which i think it was for the lights because my lights havnt been working eaither but anyways where can i buy the cable from ? and here is a link that has the cable but is this the correct one? its the one that is shown in the pic
M17x12108 | Dell Alienware M17x M17xR2 Power Button Board

 

Depends on if you only need the cable and power button. If you do, then yes, that is the correct part. Or do you need the main cable that connects the media bar to the motherboard? Here is the part number and price for that: FD86P - Indicator cover cable - 12.99 USD

Also, here's the link for a whole new media center cover: W779M | Refurbished Alienware M17x Center Control Covers

I could never really figure out what went bad on my old one so I spent the $30 ($20 for cover, $13 for cable) and just got a whole new getup. Now the top lights up and works without a hitch.

 

Where did you get the price for the ribbon cable? FD86P, $12.99?

 

Straight from Alienware.

 

Forgive me for resurrecting this thread - but I am in dire need of this stupid cable (p/n fd86p). I noticed you say "Straight from Alienware." However, I call them and they tell me that they don't provide parts, and I'll have to contact a parts supplier. My question: Who has this part, where can I get it?

When answering, please keep in mind:
- Impact doesn't have it
- Parts-People doesn't have it
- Ascentech doesn't have it.

TIA

- Jim

 

Dell Alienware M17x Laptop Replacement Parts | Parts-People.com

 

Plz re-read my post. Thx

 

pchub usually has cheaper parts than partspeople, and shipping is free aswell, although it takes about 8-10 days for part to arrive

 

Ztronics also has plenty of stock for Alienware PC's.

 

Search results for: ’fd86p’

Hrrrmmm.... - thanks anyway.

It's like I'm not even typing English.

 

You looking for the cable or the control cover or both? and for what model machine.

 

I also have the power to mainboard cable issue with my computer.
I have done som investigation making me try a vendor in France for a ribbon cable.
I will let you know if it works out. 3,5 inch is about 9 cm (i got 10cm). 16 pin and seems like 0.5mm steps.

If not a quick search on EBAY would be possible for you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oem-Alienwa...Laptop_Housings_Touchpads&hash=item43c057e034

 

You'll probably need to call them

 

Right - it's an Alienware m17x-r2 and I'm looking for just the ribbon cable which connects from the power button control cover assembly to the mainboard (dell p/n fd86p).

- Jim

Perhaps. I tried multiple versions of search strings, and got nothing back each time. Looks to me like their site doesn't work too well in that regard.

That's more like it - and looks quite promising. Thanks for the link.

 

glad trome found something. I did a quick ebay lookup and couldn't find anything. Hope its what you are looking for

 

For me its: May not ship to Norway

I'm currently looking into alternatives buying from a cable vendor.
Ill let you know if it works out, it should be received soon.

 

Thanks to the both of y'all. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :thumbsup:

 

And the verdict.
My replacement cable works.

Dont need to be 10 cm, could be apx 9 as the orginal, but i choose to go just a little longer.

Use this stringsearch in Ebay: 16PIN 10cm FFC RIBBON CABLE 0.5mm PITCH INVERTED

Works like a charm, and cheaper to.

16pin 10cm FFC Ribbon Cable 0 5mm Pitch Inverted | eBay

 

SUCCESS!!!!! This ribbon cable was perfect. Thanks for your help. It appears that I don't know how to googles gooder because everytime I tried, I kept searching for either "fd86p" or "m17x-r2 cover cable" (or variations thereof) and would get nothing - or sites with "out of stock" - in return...

 

and next time anyone can buy it of the shelf since it doesnt have to be branded alienware. Cheaper, and faster.

 

Yep, you can buy from eBay or Digikey.com. I bought a few spares from Digikey for like $8 shipped before I sold my M17x

 

These ribbon cable break so easily, same with the retainer clips on the hinge boards.

Noticed my M14x-R2 didn't have both, which is better as then they can't break.

Luckily there are usually a couple available on ebay if you search for m17x ribbon.