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    Screen change in 13r3?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by MP31B, Mar 14, 2017.

  1. MP31B

    MP31B Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can i change the screen in the 13r3 I just ordered mine and it should be here today however it has the
    13.3 inch HD (1366 x 768) TN Anti-Glare 200-nits Display
    which i got at a good deal for the 1060 version but is there anyway that I can change it out??

    Thanks!
     
    MP31B, Mar 14, 2017
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    ThatOldGuy Notebook Virtuoso

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    You should be able to swap it for a compatible IPS 13.3" screen just fine. Follow the same guide as the AW 17 R4:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...ome-uhd-display-alienware-r4-tutorial.800153/
     
    ThatOldGuy, Mar 14, 2017
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    Thanks for the reply, what would the screen model# be by any chance.
     
    MP31B, Mar 15, 2017
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