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    Can I replace the trackpad on my m11x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Jay1029, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Jay1029

    Jay1029 Newbie

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    I don't love the current track pad of the m11x, I actually prefer the smooth ones on laptops like the macbook pro. My question is can I buy a track pad of the same measurements and replace it with the one currently installed?
     
    Jay1029, Apr 3, 2011
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  2. bavman

    bavman Notebook Evangelist

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    I dont think thats possible because its part of the who plastic cover that you rest your hands on when typing. Maybe you could sand it down...but that might mess with the pad's responsiveness and might render it completely useless.
     
    bavman, Apr 3, 2011
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  3. MarkTrav82

    MarkTrav82 Notebook Consultant

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    the more you use it.. the smoother it gets..
     
    MarkTrav82, Apr 4, 2011
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  4. moypheus

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    No, it won't wear down. The M11X has some kind of honeycomb pattern has still retained it's pattern after 1 year of constant use. I am also looking into replacing the touchpad. Keep you posted...
     
    moypheus, Aug 27, 2011
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  5. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    If mounting points are same as other models or if not glued together you might.

    Documentation

    I never bothered to look so grains of salt and all.
     
    GNandGS, Aug 27, 2011
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  6. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    The track pad is part of the palm rest. You can remove the sensor from under it, but you will destroy it while removing it..... but you will still have the same track pad feel as before.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 27, 2011
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  7. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    Ive been using ext kb and took a closer look and it appears the others were right.

    Into mods? Cut out that portion and install a different one ;)
     
    GNandGS, Aug 28, 2011
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  8. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    I had that thought... wanted to remove it and put in a LCD screen touch pad... but I know nothing about software so Im sure I could never get it to display any thing other than a clone of what my screen has on it.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 28, 2011
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    hieubg, Aug 28, 2011
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