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September 23rd, 2025 14:49
18 Area-51 AA18250, possible to self-upgrade panel to a mini-LED?
Coming from the ASUS Scar G18 2023, perhaps the only thing holding me back from Alienware is the lack of a mini LED panel. I replaced my own panel on my 2023 Asus Scar 18 with a mini-LED QHD 240hz 1000 Nits peak replacing the factory 240hz qhd IPS. Asus armory crate allowed me to toggle between multi and single zone lighting
Specific panel: BOE ne180qdm-nm1
The current panel on the Alienware 18 is the AU Optronics B180QAN but the alienware m18 r2 did use BOE manufacturer NE18NZ1. I doubt manufacturer matters but at least all the panels are 40 pin eDp cable. Has anyone tried to force a mini LED panel on it? I'm tempted to buy the laptop and try myself and report back.
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ejn63
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September 24th, 2025 00:00
It does look like that panel was shipped in this model, so it should work. That said, whether the full feature set will work is open to question. If the system is still under warranty, retain the OEM panel - it will be needed if you ever need warranty repair on the system.