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    The white M17X with RGB LED matte screen mod

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Speedy Gonzalez, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. 5HT

    5HT Notebook Guru

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    I have been on this forum for quite a while, i bought my M17x r2 in sep 2010, Been reading a lot of threads in this forum to know my machine better, but this thread takes the best piece of the cake and tempted me to post my second post here, Speedy gonzalez thats some amazing paint job u have done , my jaw dropped in an awe , and your work has encouraged me to paint job on my laptop too, so could u please or anybody over here tell me where can i get alienware m17x R2 body parts mainly aluminum chassis thats lower panel and lid.
     
    5HT, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Nice job Speedy, now i'm really motivated into doing mine(Greeen)
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. -l-Z3K3-l-

    -l-Z3K3-l- Notebook Consultant

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    All the pics are red x's for me
     
    -l-Z3K3-l-, Jan 24, 2011
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    As I am sure you can remember the original "Alienware / Kawasaki " green was beautiful.

    I dream every day of skullcap and that green to come back.

    Beautiful job Speedy I may have to come down and see it.
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 24, 2011
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  5. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    Thanks Moo but i sold it to Inap so you may have to drove to cali" :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Jan 24, 2011
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  6. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    What would be even more awesome if a huge logo could be painted on the lid, like a green lantern on black background, or the superman logo, or the batman logo; or the Hulk's face...
     
    Kyle, Jan 25, 2011
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  7. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Wow havn't seen this thread in a while, but it still is just as amazing as the first time I saw it. Makes me want to purchase a few parts. Also makes me wish I was better with my airbrush. A white M17x with a logo airbrushed would look amaaaazing!
     
    DR650SE, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    i'm already planning my own"small project",need a logo idea!
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 25, 2011
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  9. Ghost_AWP

    Ghost_AWP Notebook Evangelist

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    Logo idea....what about the Punisher white skull. That would be awesome.

    Another idea would be a purple Decepticon logo.

    I guess my 80's childhood is showing... :D
     
    Ghost_AWP, Jan 25, 2011
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  10. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    ^^ Thanks,the punisher white skull i like it but that would not be that impressing since i'll kinda have to turn it black [only].
    think i'll have to open a thread and ask around :p
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 25, 2011
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  11. GoodToGo

    GoodToGo Notebook Consultant

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    How exactly did you turn the screen to matte?
     
    GoodToGo, Feb 24, 2011
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  12. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    He "just" removed the edge-to-edge plastic cover from it.
     
    WaR, Feb 24, 2011
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  13. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    I think I'm going to do something similar to this. I found some good prices on spare M17x bases and lids and the only color that really looks good with this machine design is red (already seen) and white. Was thinking about Daytona orange or a dark blue, but since I plan to spray the rubber/velvet coat on it, it might take away from the luster of those colors.
     
    ichime, Apr 14, 2011
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  14. Cygoris

    Cygoris Notebook Guru

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    Daytona orange should do the trick, Lamborghini orange is the one I'd go for if I had the skills to do it, but I don't.
    Anyway nice job TS, your M17x looks ace.
     
    Cygoris, Apr 14, 2011
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  15. Dannyboy2609

    Dannyboy2609 Notebook Guru

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    If the Palm rest, the hinge cover and the area around the LCD Panel is painted white , Apple will sue you. :D
     
    Dannyboy2609, Apr 16, 2011
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  16. Dreamliner330

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    Looks good, but why would you use that silly dock? Windows 7 has that built into the taskbar. :p
     
    Dreamliner330, Apr 16, 2011
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  17. Red Line

    Red Line Notebook Deity

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    Wow, the white color really suits this laptop) Nicely done, mate!
     
    Red Line, May 29, 2011
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  18. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    Nice one speedy :)

    but am also curious on your desktop. it's neat :) how can i make mine like yours?
     
    qohelet, Apr 3, 2012
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    Looks great speedy!
     
    Douse, Apr 4, 2012
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  20. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 4, 2012
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  21. SlickDude80

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    Great job Speedy! +
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 4, 2012
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  22. kalisto2002

    kalisto2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That is an Amazing Job, You just inspired me to do a custom paint job on my R2, Maybe Ill do a White and Blue R2-D2 inspired laptop.


    + rep
     
    kalisto2002, Apr 15, 2012
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