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    Alienware m15x 260m problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by dantistruct, May 1, 2012.

  1. dantistruct

    dantistruct Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got the 260m gpu for my laptop. It fits and works but one problem.Theheat sink which also puts it in place (Even though its the correct placement of screws) cannot screw in for the holes are about half a mm wider, when I look at my 240m there's a metal strip that lines the inside of the screw placement holes allowing them to be screwed in.

    So when I turn on my laptop with the GPU in any slightest of movement causes it to flicker. which is annoying. All screw placements are correct (including the 2 that screw directly into my m15x), however the the heat sink is the main item that keeps it from moving :<

    -This card is made for the Alienware m15x-

    Has anyone have this issue? and if anyone can help, please help me and thanks.
     
    dantistruct, May 1, 2012
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