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    Alienware M14x R2 - Refurb

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Maxware79, Jul 30, 2020.

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    Maxware79 Alienware died in 2014

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    I just received this M14x R2 today. The soft-touch on the palmrest has gone sticky and the lid is scratched. I'm going to give it a new Orange/Black colour (yes I'm from Australia so we add a u) scheme.
    It will also get a RAM upgrade and a new SSD and mSata.
    Intel i7 3740MQ, GT 650M, 6gb RAM, 750gb HDD

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    Just got back from a holiday so I haven’t been able to get much done for the past week.
    Here it is all primed and ready for base colour.
    I’m just trying to decide whether to go for a flat black palmrest or gloss orange.....

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    First few coats of base down. Now I have to wait a few days before I can sand any imperfections out and put on a few more light coats.
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    The lid is finished and reassembled. Just need to polish it up in a few days.
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    Quick mockup with the Palmrest and chassis (which isn’t finished)
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    Maxware79, Aug 17, 2020
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    Maxware79, Aug 29, 2020
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    WOW, that's bright on the eyes...great work!
     
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    Thanks. Came out pretty good.


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