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    Upgrading hardware of m17x R1?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Anthias, May 31, 2011.

  1. Anthias

    Anthias Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't really have the money to buy a new R3. I'd like to upgrade the GPU and maybe CPU of my R1 instead. Are there any tutorials on how to do this?
     
    Anthias, May 31, 2011
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    shatterstar Notebook Enthusiast

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    read the service manual for disassembly.

    Alienware : Documentation en ligne

    There is also Video''s on youtube of the disassembly.

    The GPU are pretty easy to install. The Cpu might take some work to get to. lol
     
    shatterstar, May 31, 2011
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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    ^ that and search for 'M17x teardown' on Y.tube, there should be 2 official parts on how to disassemble.
    JUST GO SLOWLY AND PAY ATTENTION.

    cheers
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 1, 2011
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