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Finding Model # Alienware m17x R3 Motherboard
So recently I had a problem and my M17x R3 wouldnt turn back on. Being an electronics engineer/hobbyist, I was comfortable enough diagnosing the problem myself by dismantling the laptop to is bareness. I found that the current GPU has a few blown Mosfets as well as a blown Mosfet on the Motherboard. I have a replacement GPU which isn't a problem, however is seems motherboard replacement is considering there seems to be so many different motherboards.
I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out exactly how to find the model # so I can order a proper replacement.
PAR00 LA-6601P Rev: 1 (A00) is printed on the board.
CN-0GFWM3-12961-1A6-O117 Rev A00 Is on a sticker on the Memory 3 & 4 slots.
I have seen motherboards everywhere advertising LA-6601P and 0GFWM3 etc, however none match the number exactly from the sticker on the 3 & 4 slots. Are these the two main numbers to look out for, or are the other numbers important as well?
89fordprobee
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February 23rd, 2017 15:00
0GFWM3 is your dell part number I do believe .. since it is a valid # as DP/N 0GFWM3 also DP/N GFWM3 works aswell ... but either way
quick link to a NEw not refurb apparently www.partscube.com/.../
Toxidious
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February 23rd, 2017 16:00
Thanks Probee, I found a video online of a different motherboard and the guy was explaining how to to do it, essentially the 0GFWM3 is the model number, and the rest of the numbers is the unique serial number.
speedstep
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March 2nd, 2017 10:00
That is the part number CN- means made in china MX- means made in mexico. 0GFWM3 is the part.