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    Will r3 motherboard fit in r1 chassis?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Pizpump, Sep 21, 2011.

  1. Pizpump

    Pizpump Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anybody tried this swap?

    If not can somebody post a hi-res pic of an r3 chassis?

    TIA
     
    Pizpump, Sep 21, 2011
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    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    It wont. The R2 motherboard does fit the R1 chasis.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 21, 2011
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Wont work. Completely different
     
    DR650SE, Sep 21, 2011
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    Nevermind I see the port configuration is completely different.
     
    Pizpump, Sep 21, 2011
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