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    What are the chances the new M17x screen would be swappable with the old m17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by gatti-man, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. gatti-man

    gatti-man Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone have info on swapping screens and if it is DYIable? Thanks
     
    gatti-man, Jan 11, 2010
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  2. Kevinmcg

    Kevinmcg Notebook Deity

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    Are you talking about the chance of an LED screen coming out?
    and that being swappable?
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 11, 2010
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    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    CFFL and LED are not compatible.
     
    Mandrake, Jan 11, 2010
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  4. gatti-man

    gatti-man Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. Since it's the same size would it be swappable with the old m17x?
     
    gatti-man, Jan 11, 2010
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    Thanks. I've never worked on laptops before.
     
    gatti-man, Jan 11, 2010
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    The m17x uses a proprietry connect to boot :)

    so ... That slims the odds to -1%
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 11, 2010
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