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    Want to ask about this HAMBURG-W E235863 AWM 20798 16 pin

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by desmondh89, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. desmondh89

    desmondh89 Newbie

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    My this HAMBURG-W E235863 AWM 20798 16 pin Cable spoil need replacement any place can get it.

    i from malaysia.

    2012-08-15 10.37.14.jpg
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Here you go, friend:
    LINK
     
  3. desmondh89

    desmondh89 Newbie

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    If different brand from the 1 i have now is that can put in my alienware M15x?
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The brand doesn't matter as long as you get the same number of pins, same pitch, same width and the connectors are on the same sides as your current ribbon.
     
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    jukeboxpanda Newbie

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    I also need one but for my mx17, but can't find one on ebay that's of the right length, the one I have now is 9 cm in length, I'm not sure of the pitch, does anyone now what pitch it's or how i find out? I'm from Sweden so just so I've understood right, the pitch is the height/dept of the cable right? If I can't find one that's 9-10 cm do you think a cable at 15 cm would do? That is can i bend it or is that a nono? Also it's hard to find one that's sides are on opposite sides of the cable and not on the same sides... Seems impossible to find the right flatcable :( I was thinking if I could scale it down with a scissor or something but that propably won't do it right? :/ Please someone, help me out.
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The pitch is the distance between pins.
    Length doesn't matter, i replaced mine with a 12,5cm. The stock 9,5cm ribbon is too short anyway and a longer ribbon allows for more room to play with the keyboard and media panel.

    DO NOT scale it down with scissors, you'll have a hard time revealing the pins after.
    Here, this one's perfect for the M17x.

    Don't bend it yourself, let the keyboard sit on it.
     
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    Thx a lot, I rly mean it you're a life saver :)
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    You're welcome, friend :)
     
  9. desmondh89

    desmondh89 Newbie

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    so bro for Alienware M15x is 16pin?

    can i ask if my is aw20798 i must use back 20798 16pin or i can use other 1 as long as it's fix to mine Mb / power on button?

    so 1 more question bro pls reply me as soon as u see this LINK so can i use this to replace my AWM20798 with 16pin ??
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Yes, 16 pins. You can count them in the picture you took.

    You should use a ribbon with these specifications:

    16 Pins
    Connectors face the same side (NOT INVERTED for the M15x)
    0,5mm pitch
    length: at least 9,5cm

    I don't know, the pitch is not listed.

    Here's one that will work for you:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWM-20798-R...ultDomain_0&hash=item3375a94594#ht_971wt_1163