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    Asus G60vx BB editon lid swap

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Darkconduct, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. Darkconduct

    Darkconduct Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just went and got the G60vx today. And I'm wondering is there any chance i could take the lid from the G51vx BB edition and put it on mine i don't know why the blue black lid bugs me.
     
    Darkconduct, Feb 25, 2010
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  2. Sonicjet

    Sonicjet Notebook Evangelist

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    You know the funny thing is that I want your lid....lol
    But I need to replace my scratched G50Vt's lid,so if this is possible than the swap for my G50 is possible...so...please someone respond to his post!
     
    Sonicjet, Feb 25, 2010
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    mylowrider, Feb 26, 2010
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    I actually like the blue lid, much better looking than my g51 lid. If your interested in swapping let me know :D
     
    dobosininja, Feb 26, 2010
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  5. Darkconduct

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    I am interested, would they fit onto each other?
     
    Darkconduct, Feb 27, 2010
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  6. Sonicjet

    Sonicjet Notebook Evangelist

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    ...So I walked into a local BestBuy with my G50Vt today and as I have seen...they are identical.
     
    Sonicjet, Feb 27, 2010
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    Lol same lid?
     
    Darkconduct, Feb 27, 2010
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  8. Darkconduct

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    What G50vt do you have?
     
    Darkconduct, Feb 27, 2010
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    X1...but it was an referb and is scratched and I am.. slightly OCD....
     
    Sonicjet, Feb 27, 2010
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    I'm as well if mine got scratched i wouldn't be able to live with it, you could actually always get a skin it, HAHA.
     
    Darkconduct, Feb 28, 2010
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  11. Sonicjet

    Sonicjet Notebook Evangelist

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    Nope.... Monday I'm ordering an brand new G60Vx lid from Asus,I'ma Gonna have da' best looking G50Vt never made.
    Ironicly the G60 lid is panted with an artificial scratched open hole....
     
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    Sonicjet, Feb 28, 2010
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    correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the the g60vx have a .4" bigger screen? Wouldn't be a perfect fit then.
     
    code600, Mar 1, 2010
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    I believe the lid's are the same but the bracket is the difference...I could be wrong though.
     
    dobosininja, Mar 1, 2010
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