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    M11x R1 mods list

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ejohnson, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Use that empty wwan slot for more storage

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...i-e-sd-sdhc-sdxc-wwan-slot-answer-inside.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/593994-micro-sd-flush-side-m11-r2.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/660220-internal-usb-plug.html

    Pinmod overclocking

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...rther-overclock-m11x-r1-slg-hardmod-only.html

    Heatsinks everywhere!

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/585720-m11x-r1-heatsink-mod.html

    TV tuner (doesnt work due to wwan slot being usb powered)

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/590346-m11x-r1-tv-tuner.html

    1tb hdd drive in a r2(works for r1 and r3) (see post 6 for correct hdd that fits m11x)

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/592431-can-i-use-1tb-hdd-m11xr2.html

    External Wifi antenna mod

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/591657-m11x-r1-wifi-range-mod.html

    Ambient lights match screen

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/598151-alienfx-lightpack.html

    M11xr1 based tablet (scrapped due to lack of touch input)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/602996-m11x-tablet-mod.html

    GPU overclocks
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...-flashing-increase-voltage-7.html#post7348742

    Color changing alienhead
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/620594-make-alienhead-back-screen-change-colors.html

    GPS install on r1 (may work for r2/r3)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/655164-gps-m11x-r1-succes.html

    m11x Upgraded Altec speakers
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...se-who-want-way-better-audio-games-music.html

    Nintendo 11 mod
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/658351-mod-nes11x-r1.html

    CPU replacement su7300 to su9600
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/656149-adventures-cpu-replacement.html

    Internal USB plug
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/660220-internal-usb-plug.html
     
    ejohnson, Jul 19, 2011
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  2. some guy

    some guy Modding Addict

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    great idea to gather the mods together on one post. great reference! :)
     
    some guy, Apr 15, 2012
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  3. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Excellent idea! Bookmarking it.
     
    Voodooi, Apr 16, 2012
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  4. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    Bookmarked it too. Lest we forget.

    One day I might get brave and pin mod my M11xR1.
    I've bought the resisters for it....

    I did the volt mod a year ago and no problems touch plastic.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Apr 16, 2012
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  5. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    lol, Although I made this thread 9 months ago, I still have been updating it with new mods that can be done.
     
    ejohnson, Apr 16, 2012
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    Rypac, Apr 28, 2012
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  7. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Agreed, not only is it 1080p but its also a ips screen.

    Ok so I will get one of those screens to test
     
    ejohnson, Apr 28, 2012
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