Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I bought a broken Alienware m17 R2 for just $100.
This laptop used to cost over €3,000 and comes with an i9-9980H, an RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, a 17-inch display, Alienware’s old RGB design, and even support for an external GPU.
The problem? The battery is swollen, the keyboard barely works, there was no SSD, the laptop is severely overheating and Windows showed the GPU with Code 43.
Let's find out if this dream laptop is actually worth saving!
0:00 A $3,000 Alienware for $100
0:50 Specs and everything wrong with it
3:13 Opening, cleaning and repairing
4:29 The real GPU problem
6:54 Did the repair work?
7:52 External GPU idea and final verdict
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My fav mouse: https://madcatz.store/products/mad-catz-m-m-o-7-wireless-gaming-mouse?sca_ref=10580619.Vzo1VpjdXGZIC&sca_source=YouTube
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I bought a broken Alienware m17 R2 for just $100.
This laptop used to cost over €3,000 and comes with an i9-9980H, an RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, a 17-inch display, Alienware’s old RGB design, and even support for an external GPU.
The problem? The battery is swollen, the keyboard barely works, there was no SSD, the laptop is severely overheating and Windows showed the GPU with Code 43.
Let's find out if this dream laptop is actually worth saving!
0:00 A $3,000 Alienware for $100
0:50 Specs and everything wrong with it
3:13 Opening, cleaning and repairing
4:29 The real GPU problem
6:54 Did the repair work?
7:52 External GPU idea and final verdict
📷 Follow me:
Instagram: instagram.com/imwateringpsus
Become a Member on YT:
youtube.com/channel/UCyTZ7F7OGSwUl5ZQos02-vw/join
⚙️ Gear & Recommendations:
Thermal Paste I use: amzn.to/4lS2tuV
Electric screwdriver for PC building: amzn.to/4stgJga
Mini Air Duster for PC cleaning: amzn.to/4bAWJSZ
My fav mouse: https://madcatz.store/products/mad-catz-m-m-o-7-wireless-gaming-mouse?sca_ref=10580619.Vzo1VpjdXGZIC&sca_source=YouTube
My Deskmat: deskmat.io/imwateringpsus
Funny Clothes: geeksoutfit.com/discount_code/LeoD25 -- 25% Off Code: LeoD25
DISCLOSURE: Some links are affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
#Alienware #LaptopRepair #GamingLaptop
