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    Clevo x8100 Heatsinks

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ari3sgr3gg0, Nov 2, 2011.

  1. Ari3sgr3gg0

    Ari3sgr3gg0 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anybody know if the x8100 has the same graphics cards heatsink as the x7200?
     
    Ari3sgr3gg0, Nov 2, 2011
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    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, it doesn't. They're very different designs.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Nov 4, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    ummm really?

    x7200
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    x8100
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    Looks like at the very least x8100 heatsinks could fit in the x7200
     
    niffcreature, Nov 5, 2011
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    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    They look similar, but look around the edges at the fin end: They are different and won't fit. I went through this when I was going to buy an x8100 last year.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Nov 5, 2011
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  5. Ari3sgr3gg0

    Ari3sgr3gg0 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Johny and Niff, I was actually going to be going to an x8100 from an x7200 and was comparing heatsink pics but just couldn't seem to find the right answer. Guess I'll just have to mod the x8100 heatsinks > :)
     
    Ari3sgr3gg0, Nov 6, 2011
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    Saltius Notebook Evangelist

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    The end can be cut to fit though (I've done this when installing x8100 heatsink in D901C)

    However, X7200 heatsinks are thicker than X8100 ones.

    It is likely that you wouldn't be able to close the back plate when installing X72 heatsink in X81.
     
    Saltius, Nov 6, 2011
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