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    m17x Disassembly Help

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ProwlerO, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. ProwlerO

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    ProwlerO, Apr 19, 2009
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    Mystik Notebook Deity

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    if the touch sensitive panel is what I think it is (the panel above the keyboard), then, in my experience, after you remove the two screws, you'll also be faced with trying to un-snap the panel.... snaps have been a plague of laptop systems since they were invented.... there's such a high probability of breaking it that it's stupid... I mean, the chances are probably still below 40% (if you know what you're doing), but still, that's way too high for any laptop system.
     
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    If someone could post the directions on what 2 screws I need to remove, I would greatly appreciate it.

    I do not have an Alienware account and I cannot access the 2 other tutorials on how to remove the panels.
     
    ProwlerO, Apr 20, 2009
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    Is there like no m17x owners out there that can help me out?
     
    ProwlerO, Apr 20, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    there is like 3 owners that i have ever seen sorry ...not many buy it because it was overpriced
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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    That just sucks... I guess I am the 4th owner of the overpriced m17x. Dang it...

    If there is anyone that can help me, I would be willing to PayPal you $20.00 for your assistance...
     
    ProwlerO, Apr 21, 2009
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    Nevermind, I figured it out... New CPU installed and working perfectly...
     
    ProwlerO, Apr 21, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    great to hear :)
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 22, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    there not AS over priced as they used to be
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 22, 2009
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