Abandoned Alienware - Full Restoration + Upgrades + MOD

Hi everyone, thank you for 30:41 of your time. In this video I restore and upgrade the Alienware M17x R4. This laptop was abandoned last 2 years, I brought it from the first owner, he brought in back in 2013 as brand new. Couple of years later ( late in 2017 ), the laptop was heavy dropped, and after that replaced with other better specs laptop. So this laptop was left slowly to be forgotten trough time. I forgot to monition the case was broken also, around the left speaker, its visible in video. I got this laptop with i7 3840QM, GTX680M 2GB GDDR5, 8GB RAM ( 2 x 4GB ) and 60GB mSATA SSD. Other RAM was previously removed and as well other disks from the bottom.
Upgrades that I make are: 480GB mSATA SSD, 980GB 2.5" SSD and 32GB RAM.
Current Specs: I7 3840QM, GTX680M 2GB GDDR5, 32GB RAM, 480GB mSATA and 960GB 2.5" SSD.
Also I brought this laptop for 200 euros. Upgrades are cost more than the laptop :D
( btw this is going to me my personal Laptop )
To fix some hardware I used drivers from Windows 7 64-bit, Alienware Control Center is for Windows 7, no problems to Windows 10, all is working perfectly fine.
Games tested: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Assassins Creed Unity, Grand Theft Auto V, Hitman Absolution and Crysis 3.
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[@troyguererro0898]

I'm currently holding my mother's laptop The laptop: Don't even think about it.

[@anonim1953]

Andrew: Thermal paste fully dried. Isopropyl Alcohol: Let me introduce myself.

[@SirBojo4]

It's not even humor at that point. Just some script comment that are copy-pasted the second a video is published to get like. Also i'm waiting for "it's just a joke"

[@tallsz559]

@@SirBojo4 exactly, are these supposed to be funny?

[@PhysiologyShark]

96%

[@anonim1953]

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[@RSNTM3NT]

@Daniel Mullen The important question is.....CAN IT RUN CYBERPUNK 2077?

[@vatanc4746]

This man washes away all his worries and problems with 96% alcohol. Edit: Thank you guys for the 1k likes!

[@samusam5853]

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[@JuryDutySummons]

Me too man, me too.

[@vatanc4746]

@@JuryDutySummons Ahaha didn't think of it that way 🤣

[@suburbanview]

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[@marquizdiansen563]

Lol

[@ronald8146]

"This might be hard to fix" Andrew:Hold my 96% alcohol

[@Dalamanofc]

+Isopropyl alcohol

[@brenoferreiralima]

the painting made the laptop look better than new

[@asdian_dx]

next ten years : "Abandoned Alienware Area 51M - Full Restoration"

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Actually I found one 51 desktop, with dead motherboard, no gpus, real mess, but the seller is asking to much :D

[@asdian_dx]

ah, thats unfortunate...

[@asdian_dx]

i wonder why the seller is asking to much for a broken desktop

[@ero-samairianto625]

@@asdian_dx because he also subscribe to Andrew 😂

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

@@asdian_dx I think that he thinks that this is something collectable, something rare

[@TheSonicdavid]

When he started telling what he was about to do with the spray paint I was like, oh no, this is gonna get bad, but BOY WAS I WRONG, this is probably the first paintjob I watch on youtube that ended up THAT FREAKING GOOD.

[@jlahalo5103]

My guy used disk drive to install games, that took me back

[@chitti1120]

better than most peoples internet connection.

[@say9818]

same here

[@sangeetkatila]

The paint job u did on this is just awesome 😇

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you broo :D

[@nicolandre9041]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew can you do a tutorial on how u did this awesome paint job?

[@akashbhat2411]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew Yaa can u make a tutorial on the paint job u did ....

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

​@@akashbhat2411 Hi bro, I will do the guide in my next video

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

@@nicolandre9041 Hi bro, yes I will do the guide in my next video

[@dailyshorts4everyone]

Literally no one: Me: Damag--ed

[@markrichardson1657]

we all aren't american, people speak other languages and therefore have accents when speaking english.

[@christianmeldal6911]

@@markrichardson1657 All americans speak english with accents too.

[@youknowme2003]

@@markrichardson1657 Doesnt have anything to do with being American, im from Germany its not that hard to pronounce the ed as a T, if you dont correct people then they never learn that they actually mispronounce it. Thats how i learned english aswell.

[@berbum4530]

ikr!

[@thatduckieYT]

at least it's just damag-ed. not clean-ed

[@JacobPhilips]

This was SO satisfying to watch. Great job. LOVED it! :)

[@marc4life10]

this is what happens when you apply love to your electronics

[@GhosteYoutube]

well, i guess applying love requires money.

[@kobejanvicente1686]

@@GhosteKZbin Well, if the repairs are cheaper than buying a new one of the same specs, then it's worth it.

[@tayduatrinhcoi]

Don't forget the 96% alcohol.

[@ronald8146]

I love all my electronics

[@vxllvxn]

❤️

[@kevinreyes2918]

Just love his videos, and so satisfying how he is able to restore the laptop

[@fabiofontes]

Gotta say man, that paint effect came out amazing!!! Good job once again! ✌️

[@Mohamedsagna19]

You have à lot of passion and dedication that’s beautiful to watch

[@serventofallah1426]

Man I love this laptop! U just made it even better regarding the looks

[@5bboys815]

I love how you mod and restore computers, it is completely unique and this computer has some good damn power for video editing and playing triple-a games on a good frame rate !! This is the best restoration I have seen. Thank you Cat and Andrew for such amazing content!!!

[@blu3bl1tz8]

Andrew really outdid himself with this one! The paint looks awesome and the editing on the showcase part was exceptionally good!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D

[@arakakimangaka]

This truly is a work of art! Greetings from Brazil!

[@rady_angkorian]

I love when technicians do thorough cleaning! Lots of effort is put into making this video. Job amazingly done!

[@techgirl517]

I love this Alienware because they had really ALL! DVD Burner, SSD, 2 HDD, 4 places for ram... design are cool as well. Such a cool laptop!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

This was the great Era when all was to one place and upgradable, today laptops are great but, less quality, not much upgradable and more expensive than before

[@techgirl517]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew yeah! And the GPU are always soldered on the motherboard, this is not a good thing, i love when all components are upgradable. I think, they solder CPU and GPU for reducing the costs.

[@syzerix3157]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew Dude, we literally have desktop gpu's and cpu's in a laptop. Even budget one's. Laptops today shit on the older one's by a massive mile. My laptop's own gtx 1050 4gb clocks to 2ghz via tuning. I oc'd its memory to 4333mhz. Straight up got a 8-10fps boost in games. And this is still bottlenecked a bit due to display not being connected to the gpu directly. And the cpu and ram. My cpu is a i5 7300hq clocked to a 3.1ghz. Using 20w to hit that under 100% load. Its a legion y520, a laptop with average cooling. And costed $800 outside US. Similar laptop's went for $700ish or even lower. Hell there in black Friday for $800 got you a 3gb 1060 and i5 6300hq. Thats massively powerful. And literally was cheaper than building a desktop with similar horsepower. And nowadays you can get a cheap ryzen 5 4600h and gtx 1650 gddr6 laptop. That is basically a desktop ryzen 5 3600 + rx570 4gb. Dude, laptops literally get better gpu's than desktop's sometimes. Like the 4gb 1050, 3gb 1060, 4gb 1650, 1070.

[@techbuildspcs]

@@syzerix3157 uh no lol. They don't get more powerful GPUs than desktops. You forget about the 80xx series.

[@syzerix3157]

@@techbuildspcs Did you read my comment? I said sometimes. And then I gave a few examples.

[@Raptr12]

Outstanding job on this laptop, loved the effect you gave it with that paint job

[@uyk765]

i like how he pronounces damaged as "da-me-jed"

[@angelperez5949]

also fi-ni-shed

[@kobejanvicente1686]

I think he's Russian.

[@ukrainianguy9204]

@@kobejanvicente1686 Ukrainian

[@itzthevad3r242]

@@ukrainianguy9204 same thing

[@ukrainianguy9204]

@@itzthevad3r242 No

[@Brandonhung95]

Very nice restoration Andrew! I think this was my favorite one. I loved the paint job and it goes really nice with this device!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank youu bro :D

[@iazeemabbas]

I love how you clean each and every part. Amazing restoration

[@jonahman15]

Love you vids! Still better than those fake "found in the dump" restoration vids.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you broo :D

[@thosepixelstho]

True, i dislike them aswell.

[@samusam5853]

Oh my ghoosh I always wondered how can they find everything in the dump

[@albibarti3951]

@@kyria_kous I agree too bro

[@marcelanddog3171]

"hello guys today I found a 2011 MacBook Air in the dump how lucky am I." yeeeah legit

[@Jackpkmn]

Damn dude! That paint job was freaking amazing!

[@GeppyZ]

Amazing transformation. Looks like a great and capable gaming laptop. Nice work!

[@mehmetaliergin7433]

I need 96% isopropyl alcohol in my life :D

[@izznulismail510]

I disable my adblock just to watch Andrew's video, so the ads will appear, I watch the ads till the end, Andrew earn more, and this is the only way I can support this absolute great channel! Please restore more laptops, waiting exuberantly!

[@grooveindia9989]

Good

[@rutvikpanchal466]

I have seen many restorations on many things but watching someone restore a laptop is something i've never seen before and to my surprise it was quite amazing.

[@lesrogers7310]

Absolutely superb job on this laptop, well done!

[@breezlee59]

You need to open a museum for all your fine work!

[@stekkerbox]

i have to admit, whenever you find an obstacle, you come over it and make it better

[@shenanigan87]

Great restoration effort, loved your video! Not a fan of the speaker repair, but that paint job is just superb! Many painted things (that were not painted originally) tend to look badly done, but you made this look pretty awesome!

[@PimHoffmann1988]

Outstanding result. You really brought it back from the brink. Looks great

[@renatocalasicasjr.8267]

OMG! Alienware Laptop! I wish that can I have it! You're so amazing andrew! Thanks for another great vlog to us! 👍👍

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you broo :D

[@user-rb7mg7ve7d]

24:36, holy cow, this sound is very good. the bass is amazing

[@krupk4]

Great job on this. I never thought speakers like that could be repaired. Nice paintjob

[@az7529]

Thanks for inspiration, now will try to bring back my old laptop to life again

[@jessiegutowski316]

Very nice restore! (as I stare at my own M17x R4 with inspiration) I cleaned it up when I got it just over a year ago, but I did not go this in depth with it. I didn't even know about the other card slot next to the touch pad until I watched your video!! These laptops are truly a treasure that I've been very fortunate to enjoy so far.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank youu :D btw these laptops can easily beat many new laptops, especially are great because are easy to maintain and repair/change parts, something that I really miss in the newer models

[@jessiegutowski316]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew They really are easy and so adaptable. I got mine for a steal and I'm never letting it go lol I'm considering a paint job as you did with this one, as my only issue is the finish on it. It attracts everything and is a little difficult to keep clean and not feel sticky afterwards. That's probably it's only downside for me.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

@@jessiegutowski316 Actually cleaning to this paint job goes easy using brush, but yes if the paint job isn't done properly, or done less smoother then will be harder to clean especially with some fabric

[@jessiegutowski316]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew oh, my apologies. I wasn't meaning the paint job you did. That is fantastic. I was talking about the original rubber finish. I'm not sure they thought that through very well when they decided to design it that way. While it looks cool, it's not very easy to maintain and seems to attract everything. I've yet to find something that doesn't prevent it from becoming sticky afterwards. I was thinking of trying to use your method of removing it.

[@drek9k2]

I mean it depends on why you are doing it, there is no way in hell I ever am doing that to my laptop especially because as this guy said, these are very small, very fragile, delicate parts that even one transistor gets chipped off with that paint brush you're fucked. And you're probably not even gonna realize you did it either you're just going to put it back together and suddenly get a bluescreen for no obvious reason. This is why I don't fix what isn't broken in a computer. I mean I'm not gonna see it and the dust does not affect performance or longevity whatsoever in most of those places so it's just gonna slowly fill with dust over the next two years until I open it up and decide to clean it again. This is really more the kind of thing that you do for a client tbh. And if it's for a Client I mean he did a damn good job of it, I'm, it's just....you brushed the CPU pins dude. I have never ever seen anyone do that, and for obvious reason. Clean like you had coffee not crystal meth.

[@zhugzug]

Beautifully done!! I love that you made an outdated system FULLY usable, and yeah 2gb for an nvideo GPU is sufficient for most games to play beautifully, I just wouldn't set games like GTA V to max graphics. Still respectful specs and I bet it runs smooth as silk!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you :D

[@MeakerSE]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew Hey it's upgradagble anyway, you could slap in a faster GPU.

[@elias6415]

@@MeakerSE yeah he could but man they are so expensive

[@thingshappen9199]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew Why did the bass decrease by 30% after applying the silicon?

[@DJMATRIXVIDEOBLENDZ]

@@MeakerSE Which fast gpu would run this faster if you dont mind me asking?

[@mikejaques4702]

Jar dropping attention to details. I RESPECT your work.

[@im7aymood320]

I built my own PC and regardless of my knowledge in computer parts this video hit me hard with confusious disease, you have incredible talent my friend good job!

[@jerryx2000]

Man your effort is insane

[@silvanpaul2531]

the fact you actually could upgrade the CPU and GPU back then is stunning if you'd compare it to the laptops nowadays

[@chadthundercock459]

Been a subscriber for around 4 years now and I'm happy you've made it so far. Over 260k subs congrats man!

[@naikiew]

Sir, thank you for this video. I was thinking about restoring this exact laptop and your video popped up on my search feed. Now I know there is hope and not looking spending money on another laptop. You are my hero.

[@imglidinhere]

Staggering performance from a machine from 2013. Genuinely shocked at how well it's doing. o.O

[@TheTonyfenomeno]

Oh my, I'm watching this vid on my own M17X R4 hahahaha

[@TheTonyfenomeno]

I bought the GTX 980M (found one about 160€) and belive me, it makes a HUGE difference in performance with the i7 3840qm and 32Gb of RAM, totally recommended ;)

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

GTX980M will be great but any legit and good is about 240-250 euros plus deleivery, customs and vat, that will be over 350 :D in the future I will upgrade to 980, but for now is too much for that :D

[@GaltJohn2008]

I'm always watching for the prices to come down on those. I have the same laptop but trying to stomach the $250 to upgrade to 980m...

[@GaltJohn2008]

@@TheTonyfenomeno what kind of fps is that 980m pumping out in what titles? Youre gonna talk me into this....

[@FS--ew3se]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew I have the 765m that I found

[@santotan8353]

That's an amazing project there Andrew, it's so satisfying to watch your content! Greetings from Indonesia!

[@timstein]

You did an AWESOME job on that Laptop. You brought it back to life!! Good Work!! Enjoy it.

[@qrtoryx1765]

Damn, that looks pretty cool ngl.

[@yasasjaliya7867]

OMG. That is freaking Awesome. When I was a child, My dream was to buy this laptop.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D

[@yasasjaliya7867]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew Love You Andrew

[@kusumaadi5065]

OMG i love the laptop coating and the texture looks so good

[@panchob1]

Beautifully restored. Congrats!!

[@JATOO0]

The person that abandoned it: 👁️👄👁️

[@publicdomain3378]

Went to jail on DUI couldn't get my car out of impound. Thats how I lost one o those model before.

[@Metamphibiam]

393 dislikes from his family, confirmed.

[@vincentarenga225]

Instantly regrets it 🤣

[@rivadeneiraunprg5540]

Se nota que te apasiona tu trabajo, y a mi me apasiona tus videos EXCELENTE CONTENIDO!

[@konstantine_c]

Amazing video! Great work on restoring a nice laptop! I myself like restoring old laptops and electronics as well, bringing them back to life. So you could say this video was somewhat inspirational. 👍 I just picked up an R3 of pretty much the same laptop, but with a 120hz 3D capable screen and a Blu-Ray drive. With all the connectivity options, this laptop is pretty amazing.

[@BUGPLAYS]

This is an unbelievable amount of skill and knowledge. Well done!

[@Dilemma7903]

never have I ever been to a video this early.

[@mrd4233]

That's pretty amazing work!!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you broo :D

[@David-zq4gj]

wow watched this from beginning to end. Subscribed man. Great content.

[@joelalvares8351]

Awesome dude.....watching u work is like therapy.... good job btw!!!!

[@KOSMOS1701A]

now this is my kind of laptop, almost everything can be taken apart and cleaned.

[@hcbghost1496]

Thats why i love alienware for that

[@blazolukic1950]

Amazing Andrew more of this!!!!!!!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you broo :D I will do bro

[@nonowords7857]

Absolute monster laptop! Good job Andrew sir!

[@MHANZ]

Your content is amazing, your videos are fun to watch from the start to the end. Hope you'll gain more subs soon

[@shadowstalker4283]

I love it how he says "keybo"

[@vidsforfun5155]

I like how he pronounce the word “Damaged” in every single video 😂

[@exisTxD]

or "average"

[@PrebuiltKernel]

or 96% isopropyl alcohol

[@phenomx358]

The ram

[@YASH_MUTHA]

Also "Finished"

[@yegoallan8560]

😂😂nobody should ever make him change that.

[@vxllvxn]

I love how you resurrected this laptop. Just subbed

[@nikolassovtich1309]

Man your videos are really relaxing,love it! :D

[@mdrumt]

Haha I loved the reveal music 🌄

[@AniketSingh-hr8mi]

customer service : sir this is now trash, we can't do anything about it andrew : hold my 96% isopropyl alcohol

[@Tech-gv6qk]

Haha legit🤣

[@peterhe1685]

Best disassembly video channel on KZbin. Well well done !

[@digiver]

You have such a patience.... so much tedious and detailed work there, kudos to you

[@multiomer1997]

from a Death poor laptop to a Monsterlaptop! Welldone.

[@PhysiologyShark]

23:04 That cinematic look tho (つ°ヮ°)つ

[@santhoshraj1014]

Can't find someone like you in my country, Keep up the good work.

[@jxcp6018]

that laptop is a beast now! and really good job with the paint, fits alienware.

[@danchu02]

love from around the world

[@samusam5853]

But I am from mars😶

[@azfar8548]

support from bangladesh

[@muhammadjazlan8183]

You had me subscribing with the paint. Love it

[@sirtanon1]

I saw you use the same paint finish on another laptop in another video. I have to say, I think it looks even BETTER on this laptop. Super well done man! You post some high-quality content, that's for sure. By the way, I see you're up to 300k subscribers. Congrats!

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D btw in my next video I will do something different and unique, just got the Idea :D

[@lindalin4181]

DAMA-JED....when he pronounce that it...makes me smile everytime...

[@HellshotGaming]

Restoration Video: No 96% Alcohol: Yes

[@you_just]

What does this comment mean?

[@mickgatz214]

Perfect Restoration! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. :)

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank youu :D

[@adriananzano2292]

i love how the paint turned out!

[@jaysonfebvillarino1445]

is everyone notice the bass 24:35, DAMN so good!

[@augusto3045]

Please name of this músic i want download this music

[@jaysonfebvillarino1445]

@@augusto3045 I am better off - wildson ft lakesha nugent

[@augusto3045]

@@jaysonfebvillarino1445 Hi Jayson, thanks for send me the name of music, i like this sound.. Have a good day friend thanks a lot !!!

[@timovanwel6376]

When that things has a better graphics card then your "Gaming pc"

[@lechgolas6400]

Then find some job in summer. Seriously, a random 300$ laptop has better specs than this.

[@mishachnoel5929]

you really good at what you do bro. Keep doing your thing. i appreciate this.

[@dellawrence4323]

Awesome, I love your videos, you do a great job of giving these machines a new life.

[@APNPOGBA6GOD]

i love the way he says damaged XD

[@lynnxx2123]

Love ❤️ from Indonesian

[@bulanhanakamila3308]

Indo juga ya

[@koreapubege8150]

Gokil nih laptop

[@theoccasionaloccultist3162]

The spray paint job is just perfect, better then many design and color choices on new devices. Also nice, cheap and practical speaker repair.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

For anybody wondering, "nail polish remover" he mentions @ 13:47 is also known as: acetone. Also the special paint he uses on the case @ 15:00 to give it that texture; I did not hear what he called it, but in the USA this is sometimes called a "crackle" finish; and spray paint to do it is available (I'm pretty sure)

[@JunkieVirus]

I want to know how you did the paint effect

[@harreym]

Same really want to know

[@UnKnown-dl3nv]

I love how he says Assissin Crid. It's cute.

[@EduardoHDGamer]

his Whatever too

[@kfl611]

You did a fantastic job!!! I especially like the black matte paint job.

[@gagagagao6724]

Congrats on an excellent restoration. Can't wait until you get the 980m.