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    Is it possible to replace power button with new one from xps 2018 built with fingerprint

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by comercy, Jan 4, 2018.

  1. comercy

    comercy Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I have read many news about xps 2018 is carrying a power button with fingerprint built in. Is it possible to replace this new power button to my xps 2017?
     
    comercy, Jan 4, 2018
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    Most likely not
     
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    101% no.
     
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    The new button scanner is a cool idea. The old solution was a bit awkward.

    This new scanner is likely using a newer generation of hardware and firmware. Also, I would expect the motherboard connectors were updated.

    So I think buying a new button and trying to tack a few wires to your old motherboard would not work (if the power button fits you could get the on-off function to work easily enough but not the scanning function).
     
    pressing, Jan 5, 2018
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