Where to get this...

Hi!
Been using my M17xr3 for about a year now, and as with my previous R2, the fan on GPU started making somewhat metallic noise. This is uncomfortable enough to not to let me sleep at night if i leave my laptop on.
Therefore, I was wondering if any fellow community member could tell me where I can get a gpu fan that is in r3 model?
I ran out of my warranty and did not extend it.

 

The best prices i've seen on the R3 fans are found here:

http://www.pchub.com/uph/model/0--16955-1/Alienware-M17x-parts.html?ps=20&type=0

 

thanks a bunch! which model do I need exactly though? there's a variety of them

 

Those are parts for the R1 and R2, the R3 section:
Alienware M17x R3 parts
Does not list any fans.

 

exactly the reason why I am asking which of those is R3 fan. Im ready to buy even today this sound is really irritating.

here's what I found on http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19363379.aspx
4K1MM Graphics Card Fan module

if that is correct, heres what I should be getting:
OEM dell fan

my problem is though I need a NEW one

edit: can I actually buy from DELL?

 

that looks right...the 4K1mm

I will open up my laptop later tonight and check ... or you can popoff the back plastic cover and look at your fans. I've searched online and the information is very sketchy on R3 fans. The best way is to look at the fan to confirm model numbers

I've also read that Dell won't sell you the fan. You can always call and beg i suppose. Maybe it will fall on sympathetic ears

UPDATE: CONFIRMED, I took the backplate off and looked at my GPU fan. The 4K1MM is 100% the oem fan for the m17x R3 GPU...the one that you listed above:

Alienware M17x R3 GPU FAN

 

Ok now that we figured the part model where can I buy a NEW one? :d