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    m17x r3 RGB Mod

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by McCankles, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. McCankles

    McCankles Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've decided to try my hand at replacing the crappy stock display with an RGB display.

    After peering over Villosa's thread on installing his high gamut LED I was wondering if anyone had any tips for removing the double sided tape without destroying the bezel. I know this is a big problem and Villosa never actually posted a guide on how to do this. Does anyone have any ideas or any success stories about this?
     
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    Speedy, you just reinspired me to repaint my second M17x R2 chasis. Did you use regular spray cans?

    I have a Silver Chasis at the moment. I ordered the silver with the intention of painting the silver, but fell in love with it. I was saving the black in case I decided to sell the system, but now I'm thinking I may just spray it.

    Now I need to decide on which color to paint. Did the paint chip easily? How was it to keep clean?.

    McCankles, You may want to use a heat guy to soften the adhesive. Just use care when doing it not to damage anything.
     
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    no not spray paint lol that was premium car paint with base coat-clear coat application same as your vehicle very durable and easy to clean :)
     
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    Ahh OK. So I'm assuming you used a spray gun? Maybe more in depth then I can handle at the moment. I have a compressor at my parents and was going to get a nice spray gun. Wonder how a good can paint would turn out :eek:

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    a razor blade and a lot of patience :)

    exactly gun and compressor you need a water filter too and a clean room ;)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 3, 2012
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