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    m15x R2 - Screen upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by makwu, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. makwu

    makwu Notebook Enthusiast

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    ***Interesting. I hit edit on my last post, and changed the title. When I saved changes, it showed up as a new thread. Please delete this dup****


    Yes, I searched google and these forums. I've read a ton of posts, but I am still left a bit unclear on a few questions.

    1) Is there (or isn't there) a LG version of the RGB screen for the R2? I have seen the part number LP171WU5 thrown around, but I can't confirm it even works on the R2. Is it even true that is superior to the Samsung RGB?

    2) In either case, if I am upgrading from the 1440 CCFL, I "only" need the screen and the cable? Everything else is already present in my R2?

    Dell Alienware M17x LCD Cable (17")
    Samsung LTN170CT08 LCD 17.0" WUXGA

    I really appreciate any help on this. I did my research, I swear. I just couldn't find anything definitive.
     
    makwu, Oct 28, 2011
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  2. zoolian982

    zoolian982 Notebook Deity

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    I Have to ask...u do mean the "M17x R2" right?

    Because your title says m15x r2...
     
    zoolian982, Oct 28, 2011
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  3. makwu

    makwu Notebook Enthusiast

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    eh, yes. Typo
     
    makwu, Oct 28, 2011
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    zoolian982 Notebook Deity

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    Ok, just clarifying that for anyone else who can help you.

    Good luck on your screen change.
     
    zoolian982, Oct 28, 2011
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  5. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Only a moderator can change the thread title, just press the red triangle under your username and ask them to delete this thread.
    You can do the same in the future to get a title change.

    Cheers
     
    katalin_2003, Oct 28, 2011
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