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    Alien head color on the back of the screen...

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by drumn_bass, Jul 13, 2010.

  1. drumn_bass

    drumn_bass Notebook Guru

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    How can I change a color of the alien head on the back of the screen? And can I? On dell's site when you customize the laptop and choose the color, they're different color, but I can't find a setting anywhere?
     
    drumn_bass, Jul 13, 2010
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  2. YodaGoneMad

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    Nah, always white, I think it just uses the backlight from the screen to light the Alienhead.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Jul 13, 2010
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    yoda is correct - the alienhead on the 11x is lit from the backlight of the LCD :(
     
    BatBoy, Jul 13, 2010
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  4. easy2cy

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    Free post by agreeing with the other guys?

    It just uses the screens backlighting to glow.
     
    easy2cy, Jul 13, 2010
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  5. drumn_bass

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    Well, cool, just weird that on customization page they show them in deferent colors. Thank's guys.
     
    drumn_bass, Jul 13, 2010
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  6. Rokkitz

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    I think they show the m15x as one of those backlight pictures. If the touchpad has light around it, then its an m15x. So its pretty misleading...
     
    Rokkitz, Jul 13, 2010
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    They have the same picture on the drivers page, which I suspect has confused more than a few people.
     
    corwinicre, Jul 13, 2010
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    drumn_bass, Jul 13, 2010
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    Interesting... never noticed that before. Can totally see where people can become confused on this.
     
    BatBoy, Jul 13, 2010
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    Yeah.. even that little dude on Hot Tub Time Machine had an awesome backlit alienware head was green. m17x =)
     
    tk112190, Jul 13, 2010
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  11. IceZ23

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    YA i noticed it on that page when i was going thru the config. Eh not a real big deal to me i plan on turning most of the lighting off anyways.
     
    IceZ23, Jul 13, 2010
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  12. Zum Zamim

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    In a way I'm glad to hear it's lit by the panel's backlight. I noticed in another thread that white was a tough color to "dial in" using the alienFX and I wanted to use white for that logo.
     
    Zum Zamim, Jul 13, 2010
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  13. slickie88

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    White has a definite blue tint to it. [EDIT] Whereas the white of the Alienhead logo on the lid is closer to a neutral white.

    The Alienware logo on the bezel never quite matches the color of the rest of the components either, so all of my themes have it turned off.
     
    slickie88, Jul 13, 2010
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  14. fouad666

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    so no way to change the alien head at the back of the m11x
    they told me it comes like the color i ordered the laptop with !!
     
    fouad666, Aug 1, 2010
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  15. Whiplash

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    Unfortunately, it looks like they either lied to you or just didn't know what they were talking about. Probably the latter.

    Like everyone else has said, it's powered by the backlighting on the screen which means it will always be white.
     
    Whiplash, Aug 1, 2010
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  16. GNandGS

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    I suppose a colored marker or translucent sheet could take care of this if you wanna open it up and make a mod. I'm ok with it as is though.
     
    GNandGS, Aug 1, 2010
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    but i saw my friend's one is blue... or maybe i saw it wrongly...
     
    Andrew08, Aug 1, 2010
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    My system came with quasar blue and the alienhead is white. I think they could have done more with the lighting customization. It would be a simple matter to fix it but they dummied it down. I doubt it saved them much money.
     
    tldoney, Aug 1, 2010
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    fouad666, Aug 1, 2010
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    The alienhead on the front should not be a big deal because it will only get you more attention.
     
    kiwidaniel, Aug 1, 2010
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    Does the fan area also light up?

    Mine isn't but I remember reading on a review it did (could be mistaken).
     
    surfxombie, Aug 1, 2010
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    On the bottom through the vent, I can see my fan area lit red.
     
    GeniusWasted, Aug 1, 2010
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  23. kiwidaniel

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    The fan DOES NOT light up...It only gets the light from your keyboard because the lights bleed through..
     
    kiwidaniel, Aug 1, 2010
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  24. GeniusWasted

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    Fair enough, still a neat effect. :rolleyes:
     
    GeniusWasted, Aug 1, 2010
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    it does n`t matter for me the alien head color at the back of the laptop
    just too bad they are putting a picture of something isn`t true ..
     
    fouad666, Aug 2, 2010
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  26. ScreenSaver

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    Anyone try to mod it to work yet?
    Can one buy the m15x one and replace it on the m11x with the m15x's one?
     
    ScreenSaver, Oct 2, 2010
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  27. jeremyshaw

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    m15x screen is think, iirc. I don't think there is enough clearance. Maybe a colored film? It will be very hard to modify, and equally hard to modify the color, but it could be worthwhile for some people...
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 3, 2010
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  28. ScreenSaver

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    aye.. I was thinking the front lights probably have a thin film that changes color. could purchace one of those and wire it to the same wiring to that section atleast.. /ponder.
     
    ScreenSaver, Oct 5, 2010
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    I meant the say the m15x screen is thick, not think :p (just in case if anybody wonders what's up with my spelling, later down the line :D).
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 5, 2010
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    The only thing I'm hoping to do when my R2 arrives some time this week (and damn, waiting is hard!) is find some way to block the back light (ideally a non-warranty voiding way) as I teach film and the glowing head at the front of the room will be distracting during clips.
     
    RikF, Oct 25, 2010
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  31. GNandGS

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    use external only display.... turn system 90deg to audience... if must: vinyl sticker (easier to remove)
     
    GNandGS, Oct 26, 2010
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  32. ScreenSaver

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    Hmm,

    Mine is fine... Lid

    Close up

    I don't know why you guys have issues ?

    :)

    M11x
     
    ScreenSaver, Oct 26, 2010
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    Nice! :) I like the red :D
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 26, 2010
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  34. ebondefender

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    Hmm, ScreenSaver do you have an R1 or an R2? Mine's an R1, May 2010 build and all I got is white. Not complaining, but yours is pretty cool. :)
     
    ebondefender, Oct 26, 2010
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    Not possible - as has been stated many times over, the 11x uses the light from the display for the alienhead logo on the LID. The errors you see on the Dell site (images of the lid alienhead in different colors) are just that, marketing errors.
     
    BatBoy, Oct 26, 2010
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  36. ScreenSaver

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    To clarify, I did mod the Alien head on the back of the screen.

    I started out buying this: InsideLidTabs.jpeg

    Then cut one out: insideLid1.jpg

    Viewed before placement : InsideLidAlienHeadBefore.jpg

    Placed it :InsideLidAlienHeadAfter.jpg

    Final Results : IMG 4356.JPG / IMG 4353.JPG
     

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    ScreenSaver, Oct 26, 2010
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  37. BatBoy

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    Thank you for the explanation - reopening thread. Your first post seemed a bit misleading - didn't want folks confused thinking they could change the AlienHead lid logo via AlienFX (which is not possible).
     
    BatBoy, Oct 26, 2010
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    Bravo, ScreenSaver. Nicely done.
     
    slickie88, Oct 26, 2010
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  39. ScreenSaver

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    Your welcome BatBoy. Thank you for re-opening!

    By the way.. I like your Provile Picture! :)
     
    ScreenSaver, Oct 26, 2010
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  40. ScreenSaver

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    Bah there doing it again! At Alienwares website M11x sales! Notice the Red alien head on the back of the M11x.. Somone has to inform them its false advertisment ><

    SEND ME THE LIGHT KIT! if you gona keep advertising that :p
     
    ScreenSaver, Oct 30, 2010
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  41. BatBoy

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    Another botched web dev job. *SIGH*
     
    BatBoy, Nov 2, 2010
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