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    Would an M9700 invisibleSHIELD fit on an M17?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by EviLCorsaiR, May 26, 2009.

  1. EviLCorsaiR

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    I was just wondering this, because the two look VERY similar. And if the M9700 shield would fit, it'd save me waiting for an M17 shield to come out/sending my laptop in for them to make one.

    The only thing I'd be concerned about is would the shield ruin the laptop's matte finish?
     
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    i dont know about the matte finish but link this sheild thing

    the m9700 and m9750 and m17 all share a similar chassis , they were all made by Arima. The m9700 lid will fit on the m17 , i have the green lid on here now :)

    i would say it will fit just let me see :)
     
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    I'm thinking of the insides as well. Then again, the pictures look identical for the lid and inside, so I might as well go for it.
     
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    the chassis is ALOT alike the m9750 is slimmer then the m17

    is this like a sticker or a hard case?
     
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    o its a sticker?

    the finger print reader will be covered for sure lemme look some more
     
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    Basically, it's a super-strong, completely scratch-proof film that goes over it. It's more than standard scratch proof coverage.

    But if the fingerprint reader is covered, I won't be happy.

    It only covers the lid and the wrist/touchpad area, so the thickness is irrelevant. My only problem is if it does cover the fingerprint reader...
     
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    it will cover it the m9700 did not have one :)

    an exacto knife will fix that :p

    and the thickness is a problem if it will not close and latch
     
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    the placement/size of the rubber inlays on the lid might be an issue, along with the Skullcap ribs...
     
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    it looks like it was designed to fit the ribs ..... the m9700 lid is the same
     
    The_Moo™, May 27, 2009
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