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    R3 Replacement Screen

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by eyung25, Sep 5, 2012.

  1. eyung25

    eyung25 Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone know any good places that sell replacement screens for the M11x R3? I took a look around eBay and didn't really find much. Thanks!
     
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  2. LannBot

    LannBot Notebook Consultant

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    Do you want just the LCD itself or the entire assembly, minus the back cover? Replacing the LCD can be a little tricky due to the housing it's in. Did your LCD break or are you just wanting something a bit better?
     
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  3. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Dell sells refurbs on their main page. Just search for alienware lcd.
     
    ejohnson, Sep 5, 2012
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  4. eyung25

    eyung25 Notebook Consultant

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    Want to replace the whole thing. Bought laptop from someone used. Back cover has some scratches and nicks and there is a couple of scratches on the plastic screen I am assuming came from the keyboard. Screen still works fine though.

    Looked up the LCD's on Dell.com. They run for $279.99. Any cheaper alternatives or is that the only route?
     
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  6. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    Look for dead systems to cabbage parts from if unable to source one. The key marks on screen MIGHT not be scratches... try again! If can be cleaned then its just the outside - which can be ignored or even painted as a project and save you $
     
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  7. eyung25

    eyung25 Notebook Consultant

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    Marks on the screen are definitely scratches. If only someone could paint my laptop and replace the plastic screen for me. That would be just dandy :)
     
    eyung25, Sep 5, 2012
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  8. manny951

    manny951 Notebook Geek

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    i really want to know as well my front screen is scratched badly im assuming because it touched the keyboard weird thing is both of my rubbers are on the palmrest :[ i just ordered my screen protector hopefully i can get the front piece cheap if not then this really sux
     
    manny951, Sep 9, 2012
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  9. GNandGS

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    If the pressed position is below the face of the bottom bezel then its unlikely to be a full on scratch caused by keys. I suppose if enough movement it could rub some marks - if so, I would be tempted to polish them out if really bothersome.

    I and some others added larger rubber bumpers to space the screen out. I didn't do it for screen marks though... I did it to take the tension off the hinge. For kb I use a rubber kb cover to keep the keys clean (also prevents marks).
     
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  10. manny951

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    gnand i tried cleaning the scratches but it seems it got worse im really lookin go replace this now i dont like how it looks i think my sister might of done it when i let her borrow it to cuba when she went to guantanamo bay but im not sure now i want to fix this i found some on ebay condition A but they said that condition is good but little scratched i really want a new piece im 2 picky i think
     
    manny951, Sep 10, 2012
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  11. GNandGS

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    that sucks. You should be able to find a new one... if you do, note that some add a felt cloth or screen wipe on the keys when closed. Some shops even carry them (cheap).
     
    GNandGS, Sep 10, 2012
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  12. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Found this one on EBAY
     
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  13. manny951

    manny951 Notebook Geek

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    manny951, Sep 10, 2012
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    AuronMid Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had to replace my screen for my MX11 a few weeks ago because it cracked and would not work anymore. The best prices and best customer reviews all pointed me to Laptopscreen.com

    I purchased my LCD for M11x here (they also sell MX11 R3 screens) Dell ALIENWARE M11XR3 replacement Laptop LCD Screen from $59.99 Brand-new screens (never used).

    The LCD cost $59.99+Shipping(took only 2 days to receive it) The quality of screen is EXACTLY the same of the one that came with my M11x from Dell.

    It took me a about 30 mins to remove old and replace with new LCD screen, the bezel is the trickiest part because too much pressure while removing it can break or crack it.
     
    AuronMid, Sep 10, 2012
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  15. manny951

    manny951 Notebook Geek

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    well ive removed the front screen on my m11x so many times because when dell put the new screen it had dust i just didn't want to bother sending my laptop out for fix again double sticky tape isn't so hard and i found out how not to get lit inside the screen it just sux that it got scratched but if its that cheap i might look into it.. all i want is the front piece sell the rest of the parts ebay or something but man..



    i went to the website its only showing the lcd screen not the front cover at all so im not talking about the lcd monitor im talking about the front clear that protects the screen
     
    manny951, Sep 11, 2012
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    aydn Notebook Guru

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    Eyung, clear your pm box please, or reply to email
     
    aydn, Sep 11, 2012
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  17. manny951

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    just to let you know found a front bezel from ebay cost me 40 didn't come with double sticky tape but had some put evreything back looks perfect now and put a anti glare screen just incase to protect the screen now
     
    manny951, Sep 20, 2012
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