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Real_Boy85

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April 11th, 2023 08:00

Area-51 R4, lock

Where can I find it? What is it's name? Is it a lock? I looked for it as a lock and according to the number listed there and nothing. Will I be forced to have it made?

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  • DELL-Chris M

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    Posted April 11th, 2023 09:00

    On what page do you see that in the online Area-51 R4 Service Manual?


    DELL-Chris M (old account)

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    Posted April 11th, 2023 11:00

    In the manual, this part is not listed as a separate component. It is a part located on top of each side panel {left or right} it serves to secure the panels.

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    Posted April 12th, 2023 17:00

    it is a part of the panel.  you probably can not get just the lock. if it is broken you might have to replace the entire panel.

     

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    Posted April 13th, 2023 02:00

    That's why I'm asking how to find it under what name. It would be pointless to buy a whole panel for the sake of a small lock. If I can't figure out where to buy it, I will have it made, unfortunately it will cost me a lot of time.

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    Posted April 13th, 2023 07:00

    You know, the worst part is that the customer who owns the DELL/ALIENWARE product has a problem buying certain parts.

    I'm afraid that there's nothing left for me but to have an identical part made { 4 pieces }

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    Posted April 13th, 2023 07:00

    agree. I see someone selling a panel on eBay for 50 bucks but it is out of stock.  The panel has triad led and circuit boards inside.  there are possible part number for some small parts of the panel, but even if you know the DP/N, finding a vendor for it may be difficult.

    for those interested, Dell nick name for A51 triad is centauri, probably they think it looks like a centaur?  
    here is part number for the panel.  I think the left and right panel are identical.  New Dell panel price is 219.99-274.99. Can get a complete preowned case for that much on eBay etc.

    PNL,1-R-SIDE,CENTAURI.

     

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    Posted April 13th, 2023 08:00

    If you want to save time, but not necessarily $$$, you could consider buying a spare parts case. You can get a brand new case on eBay for $280 shipped, and used cases are less expensive. Just another option.