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    m11x R2 Cracked plastic over screen

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by JTOverath, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. JTOverath

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    Looking at the service manual it would appear that the Display Assembly is one piece. Does this mean there is no way to just replace the plastic that is over the screen? I have a crack in it, and I assume replacing the whole display assembly would be somewhat pricey.

    Really wish I had gotten complete care now.
     
    JTOverath, Mar 21, 2011
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  2. vorob

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    How did you do it?

    Yes its whole unit :(
     
    vorob, Mar 21, 2011
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  3. JTOverath

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    Forgot my iPod was syncing and sitting on the keyboard and tried to close it. It's not too bad, only a corner of the iPod broke through the plastic.
     
    JTOverath, Mar 21, 2011
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    We have forum rules here - one of which is:

    Lying to tech support to secure a part or system replacement is Fraud. Bans have resulted over this in the past. Do not suggest this again.
     
    BatBoy, Mar 22, 2011
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    Every display I have seen comes as a single, pre-assembled unit. The problem with trying to replace just the plastic is that it would be incredibly easy to get dust under there, and trapped between the plastic and the LCD screen itself. This would include anyone doing work on the laptop, like a Dell technician or someone like yourself interested in self-repairs.

    Unfortunately, I think your best shot at getting a replacement part would be to get an entire display assembly.
     
    kent1146, Mar 22, 2011
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  6. JTOverath

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    That is what I was afraid of. I may wait and see what the R3 (if one comes out) has to offer and maybe just upgrade.

    Hope the damage doesn't cause any problem if I need a replacement for the hinge issue.
     
    JTOverath, Mar 22, 2011
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    Another question, does anybody know what the R2 LCD Assembly would cost from Dell?
     
    JTOverath, Mar 22, 2011
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  9. JTOverath

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    Originally posted this in the wrong thread:

    Huh, that would work, guess the question now is how do you remove the bezel lol.
     
    JTOverath, Mar 24, 2011
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