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    Who had the R2 conversion kit available?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by ssj92, Aug 22, 2017.

  1. ssj92

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    I remember someone telling me they had the parts needed to convert an R1 to R2 here, can't find the post.

    Including the I/O board with cable, HDD caddy with cable.

    I MAY need them.

    Besides the R2 motherboard, is this all that is needed to convert an R1 to R2?
     
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    I have the IO board, caddy, and HDD connector set available if needed. You may need the bottom chassis from the R2, may be a tight fit otherwise. and may not let you have access to the mSATA port. I have a spare red bottom case from a parts computer as well.
     
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    I have a good R1 motherboard
     
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    Unfortunately my M18x is no more. So I no longer am looking for this.
     
    ssj92, Aug 24, 2017
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