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    LCD glass

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by trikster, Oct 26, 2013.

  1. trikster

    trikster Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a (new to me) M11x-R3. So far, love it! The front glass has a few scratches and I would like to replace it. I haven't been able to find just the front glass on eBay or anywhere... Any ideas? Anyone have one that's clean?
     
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I believe they are sold only as an assembly from our side.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 29, 2013
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  3. Cipolini2b

    Cipolini2b Notebook Enthusiast

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    it isn't really glass...it's flexible plastic. And it's the same as on the R1 and R2. Lots on ebay I would think. I might have one, but I don't think it's pristine.
     
    Cipolini2b, Oct 29, 2013
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  4. trikster

    trikster Notebook Evangelist

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    If it's plexiglass, I have a source for that. Anyone know where I can find a good tear down of the monitor assembly? :)
     
    trikster, Oct 30, 2013
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  5. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Pop off the power switch cover (right side there is a slot to get your plastic tool under)
    From there you need to put a tool into the hinge covers, pry up a little bit till those parts pop up.
    The plexi cover is actually double sided taped to the lcd screen it self, you have to go all around the edges slowly pull up. If you do it wrong, the lcd will crack.

    There is a video on youtube that shows the full process so you can get a idea of what im talking about.
     
    ejohnson, Oct 30, 2013
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  6. trikster

    trikster Notebook Evangelist

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    Perfect! Glad you chimed in... If anyone knows this computer, it's you.
     
    trikster, Oct 30, 2013
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  7. Alienware-L_Porras

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    +1 to that ;) thx for the help!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 30, 2013
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