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    M11x r-2 back cover Replaceable

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ssnr, Jul 18, 2012.

  1. ssnr

    ssnr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey I'm buying a i7 r2 for 300$ but the thing is the back cover is pretty beat up, it is replaceable right? I looked in the manual but there isn't a guide on how to remove the LCD screen. The only thing i can think is the LCD is stuck to the back cover itself.
     
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  2. Rishwin

    Rishwin Notebook Deity

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    Do you mean the bottom plate or the lid? The bottom plate comes right off with some screws (it is your only access panel) otherwise the lid is a single part so there are no "official" guides on taking it apart. But it's not meant to be taken apart, so you really do need the proper expertise and tools (you would have to remove all of the adhesive slowly and replace with hot glue or epoxy) and find a guide somewhere.

    It is do-able, but just know what you're getting into. It's not meant to be taken apart, is it not easy, and there isn't really a margin for error because you are forcing it apart so anything could happen.
     
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  3. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Rishwin is right that its a sealed unit, while you can take it apart, the lcd screen is double sided taped (stong tape) to the clear cover. I have seen many people who try to take them apart only to crack the lcd glass.

    If you choose to try it, be very carefull.
     
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    If you need an LCD replacement to get rid of the issue you can e-mail us to [email protected] and we will give you all the needed info and pricing.
     
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    To add to what Porras and the others said, to replace the back cover you will need to remove the LCD assembly. Which requires a lot of tear-down and without the experience and tools you may have additional problems besides the LCD. Here's the service manual as a guide. The back cover is sealed to the LCD. So as Rishwin & Ejohnson said be very careful because you will be forcing that.
     
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  6. ssnr

    ssnr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea I know the laptop part by part like the back of my hand haha. The only part i don't know if the LCD part. Thanks guys
     
    ssnr, Jul 18, 2012
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