Painting M15x

Hey guys,

Did some searching both here and Google, just wanted some input. I wanna do this myself so a "professional" is out of the question; there are no technical professionals locally, and powder coating is something not done in my region believe it or not.

The clear coat on one side of my machine is pealing away (a finger nail strips it) and the paint is wore down to the black undercoat/primer on the corners - how I honestly do not know. Hence why I want to paint it, it's Lunar Silver, think I'll go with a flat or glossy black - simple.

What is the simplest way to go about it? 800-1000 grit sand paper to the current paint, then prime and paint over original paint? Stripping appears to be a pretty tedious and toxic process.

Thanks.

 

I would suggest just buying a new lid (and/or entire case), that would show the best results

 

Where could I buy a new case for the laptop. I want a new Alinware barebone lid. Like the whol outer case of the laptop.

 

A few days back I saw the lid on sale at ebay. keep checking. Also keep an eye in the NBR Market place or make a "Want to Buy" thread there. It'll help!

 

Check here: Dell Alienware M15x Laptop Repair Parts | Parts-People.com.

 

I just have one question. What are all of the parts that make the outside of the case up. Because I need the parts in orderto build the outside of the case. Or a barebone model but like what are all of the parts in need to do this.

 

Thats who I went with. Just got my silver base and lid from them less than a week ago for my R2. Was going to paint it, but the silver just looks classy. Went from black to silver.

 

Ok but what are all of the parts that make up a case. I want to know what I need to order in order to make a full Alienware M17x case. Like the list of parts to make up the case. Thanks

 

First thing you have to do is decide whether you're trying to build a M15x or M17x (and if the M17x, which one). Then get a Service Manual for that model from Dell.com and do a little research. What you are contemplating is not child's play; it will require a fair amount of expertise.

 

I totally agree with the revelator.. you gotta be sure what you are up against. i would suggest that you make hell of a research before that and the cash ready at hand.

I was wondering that you were about to paint M15x.. and now you are off to M17x.. ??

 

Btw nice share The revelator.. M15x owners should have it bookmarked

 

Silver looks so good on those models. I wish they offered it on the R3. I wonder why they discontinued the option?

 

Thanks, Saadleo. Useful place. It's amazing how often they have exactly what you're looking for.

 

Both my M17x were silver, had red lids too but they're too spread.
Also the silver lids are not fingerprint magnets as the black and red

 

Sorry, I am sure that I am going to get the M17x. I also want to get the R2 since it supports dual-gpu solutions. I will add 2 6970ms in it. I also will add 8gb ram. Finally, where is the thread that talks about barebone pcs. Because I want to know that. Thanks for the replies.

 

You guys like bumblebee?

 

I am having a lot of trouble getting the front panel off. Whenever I get to it and I am like pulling up on it there is always this sort of tape peeling sound. It really scares me. Its like tape and I don't know if I am doing it correctly. Someone PLS help. Thank in advance.

 

OMG PLS help I just opened my Alienware just to see it and stuff. I took out the hard drive and memory modules and now when I turn it back on the screen wotn turn on. Pls help me. I am freaking out.

 

did u remove the battery and power drained before u pulled anything out

 

no why, did that mess it up. What can I do to fix it. I mean I think I did a power drain. Not completely sure. But if I didn't then what can I do.

 

I didn't. What will happen. Is it ok. I am not sure if I did a power drain or not. I held the power button off for like 20 seconds. I didn't f anything up did I. I hope not. Thank you so much. Is everything ok or what. Thanks in advance. PLS reply. What can I do and is everything ok.

 

Does everything else light up, like your keyboard, trackpad, and front grill? If they are and your screen is not on then that mean you must had brake a wire while you take off your screen. The other thing you can do is open it back up and try to reseat the wire and make sure that it connect correctly.

 

Yes all of the lights turn on and everything. I just don't want to open it up so I took it to the shop. But yes everything lights up and on just not the screen. So that's a good thing. Everything looks fine then right. Everything turns on.

 

Check the LCD cables, they can be a pain.