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    Where would I find dead m17x R3s for parts?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Podunks, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. Podunks

    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone have any clue where someone could find fried M17x R3s that werent returned for warranty? Im just looking to get my hands on the casing to customize the looks of.
     
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    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    I was afraid no one would know lol
     
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    shadowyani Notebook Deity

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    Just see if Dell will sell it to you.
     
    shadowyani, Jun 8, 2011
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    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    i'd watch craigslist or ebay.. might get lucky

    or, like shadowyani said, call up dell and see if they'll sell you a shell. you might have to get in touch with a higher level CSR or tech though
     
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    Oh cool, I wonder how expensive the shells will be... bah!
     
    Podunks, Jun 8, 2011
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