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    Is it possible to change your M17x monitor aftermarket?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Holistier, Sep 24, 2009.

  1. Holistier

    Holistier Notebook Enthusiast

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    My M17x has shipped, and it has the ty lcd - is it possible to change the screen from the 1440x900 to the 1920x1200 aftermarket or something?
    If anyone knows anything about this, could they give me advice on how to do it?
     
    Holistier, Sep 24, 2009
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  2. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Return it and get a new one. It will cost you much less.
     
    WaR, Sep 24, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    only one that has the screen is dell

    and you will have to buy it from them
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 24, 2009
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    +1 to war's suggestion.
     
    sleey0, Sep 24, 2009
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    it is not doable except through Dell as the screen is built into the lid of the laptop
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Sep 24, 2009
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  6. Holistier

    Holistier Notebook Enthusiast

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    can't return it, would have to change it like a few months down the line... would dell do it? how overpriced would it be?
     
    Holistier, Sep 24, 2009
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    Who said you can't return it?

    Did you buy from Dell?

    I have a PhD in Returns so lemme know....
     
    sleey0, Sep 24, 2009
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    Easy? No
    Cheap? No
    Possible? Yes
     
    BobXX, Sep 25, 2009
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    Possible only if you get the entire assembly from Dell.

    The 30pin is a bit different on the M17x screen.
     
    sleey0, Sep 25, 2009
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    Dude, if you are not happy with the screen return it and get another one. If you are paying this much you should at the least be comfortable with your purchase. No amount of annoyance or time on the phone with Dell is not worth getting a config you really want. Return it and get it the way you want.

    TONS of people do it all the time on this forum. It's worth it man. Just do it. No other way around it. Say it came with a defect or that you are getting blue screens a lot. End of story, no restocking fees.
     
    WaR, Sep 25, 2009
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    What's the return policy? I thought it was 30 days...
     
    Xeneize, Sep 25, 2009
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  12. WaR

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    He did say the computer just shipped.
     
    WaR, Sep 25, 2009
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  13. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    rufuse the shipment and dell will give you a full refund
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 25, 2009
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    Ahh but if Only take the time and read!! :D
     
    Xeneize, Sep 25, 2009
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    Returns (in the US) are 21 days from invoice date (which is the day it ships).
     
    sleey0, Sep 25, 2009
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    Unfortunately, I'm leaving on an exchange program in around a week, so I wouldn't have time for the whole returning and getting it process. My question was mainly if there was any way (through dell or otherwise) to get it changed after I get back into the US.
     
    Holistier, Sep 25, 2009
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    Sure. Just buy the entire wuxga lcd/lid assembly from dell.

    Proabably run about $400.
     
    sleey0, Sep 25, 2009
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    You can only return a Dell within 30 days right? if not let me know, I'd like to re-order with the 4870's. :D
     
    Megacharge, Sep 25, 2009
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    21 days, crylo.

    I am sure you're well within that, right?

    No?

    Too bad :p

    LOL
     
    sleey0, Sep 25, 2009
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  20. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL! OK, I will rep you for that.


    Edit: Gotta wait 24hrs
     
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  21. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    I am planning to return my m17x once i receive it. What is the best way? I know that you said refuse the shipment, or should i receive the shipment, call customer care and get an RMA. Which process is faster for getting a refund, so that i can order a new one(with 4870s). Thanks
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Sep 26, 2009
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  22. Holistier

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    Oh they do that?

    And does anyone know what the price actually is? because 400$ is pretty reasonable tbh..
     
    Holistier, Sep 26, 2009
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    I don't know the price, just guesstinating :p

    Call Dell....
     
    sleey0, Sep 26, 2009
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