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    Putting an R3 MOBO in an R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Kluchy, Jun 13, 2013.

  1. Kluchy

    Kluchy Notebook Geek

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    Is this possible and if it is possible will it be reliable?
     
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  2. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm sure it's possible.

    "If there's a will, there's a way." :thumbsup:
     
    J.Dre, Jun 13, 2013
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    Hahahaha......its not THAT bad looking.

    Would be easier to machine a piece of aluminium yourself and put it in though. Or 3D print a case.................Now thats an idea!

    the major problem is drilling the port hols in the R2 case, which would make it look like a piece of shiet.


    PS: All kidding aside. Custom machining in China is probably not that expensive, if you can provide them with accurate CAD/CAM models. I can imagine a thinner M14 with just Msata. No need for the optical and HDD. the Optical drive bay could be taken up by a double width dual fan CPU cooler...............Schweet
     
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