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    Sensor board in m17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Matthew1993, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. Matthew1993

    Matthew1993 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello i'm curious i know this question might be stupid for a bit but what is the use of IR sensor board in m17x ? is that for temperatures etc?
     
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    That's what controls the built-in 3D on your laptop. It's the nVidia IR sensor board (formerly known as 3D LCD Emitter). PN: XX7CM .
     
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    thank you ! , can you tell me why are black and white wire (near speakers) on m17x soldered on plastic dunno if im wrong but i saw something like that i didn't teardown-ed laptop completely just curious
     
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    They were routed this way to avoid them being burned by the motherboard heat.
     
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    thanx for your help and your time first i though there is an melted screw lol. Also tommorow im getting nice cooling station from cooling master for my m17x to avoid throttling due to high temperatures :)
     
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    No problem! :) I hope you enjoy your machine.
     
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