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    replacement video card for Alienware 51m 5550

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mudplanet, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. mudplanet

    mudplanet Newbie

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    I have an alienware 51m 5550 that boots but after five minutes the screen goes blank with pink lines. I would like to replace the video card but have been unable to find one to purchase. There is a nice video on youtube which shows how to do it (simple, really) but where do I get a compatible card. I don't want to use this thing for gaming but just general use.

    Anyone have suggestions/sources for cards?

    core duo t2600 2.16ghz 2mb 667fsb processor

    samsung 512mb ddr pc5300 sodimm memory

    seagate 100gb 7200rpm sata ncq hard drive

    8x dvd+/- rw cd rom/dvd rom

    5550 r2 nvidia go 7600 w/ 256mb mxm2 hybrid video graphics card
    :(
     
    mudplanet, Jan 29, 2011
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  2. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I don't think thats quite the right model # you have there?

    If it is the laptop I think it is, then you can get an HP fx 770m to work, or a 9600m GT ddr3.
    If you want to avoid any chance of failure again however, then you can go with an ati 3650.
     
    niffcreature, Jan 29, 2011
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  3. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's an MXM type III. I found this on mxm-upgrade that might help.

    Uniwill MXM Options

    Doing a search for "m5550 MXM" also yielded a lot of results. You can find those cards on e-bay.
     
    kosti, Jan 29, 2011
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  4. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Its an MXM 2.1, type III. by no means 3.0.
    I know you know what you're talking about... but others might not.
     
    niffcreature, Jan 29, 2011
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    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks niff, you are right. :)
     
    kosti, Jan 30, 2011
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