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[MENTION=5]Brian K.[/MENTION]: I think I might have something for you that works, PMd.

Just remove the battery and its visible from the slot.

I personally think it looks the same as any other r1 or r2 its what is was before to what it is now that makes it sweet

well 6th call and spent 1hr+ on the phone followed your advice they have no stock of any 285m SLI or 5870m xfire and i said if no stock and you can't give me a ETA i want a replacement. Dell rep put me on hold for 25mins and found some 5870m's from another customer??. she said i should have it fixed by no later then Monday next week. how is that for NBD haha over 1 week.

Here is a thread to list some 'helpful' things to get you kick started in BF3. 1. Know your maps!!! (google them if needed) 2. Equipment should cater to your play style and map. Don't use 6x scopes for small maps. Stick with quick acquisition or open sights for small maps. Likewise on larger conquest maps, use more powerful scopes and switch to pistols when entering buildings. The Tac lights give you away but work well in small spaces. 3. Partner with your team members. Pair up and follow someone around for a while. You may not get all the kills but if your smart you may be able to cover them, learn the maps and offer support. (This tip changes as you get better) Eventually you want to space out on larger maps and group for building ambushes from different entrances. (Flanking etc...) 4. Before immediately going for the kill think about the following... (Do I have cover? Are other enemies around me? If I get the kill do I have enough time to recover for the next enemy?" 5. Use headphones with virtual surround sound. You know why some people have very high K/D ratio's??? Because they are listening for enemies approaching. You should do the same! 6. Check your radar often and HIT THAT Q BUTTON ALL THE TIME. You may get spots even when you don't see someone in open. 7. When you spawn in on an objective or player THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS PRONE! Do not turn off the light, do not throw a grenade, GO PRONE! I can't tell you how many times i have spawn in behind someone and popped a camper. 7(a) If you are spawning into an objective and keep getting killed then spawn at a different objective or back at the RU. Don't continue to give away free points to the other team. 8. If you are losing on a server, over and over, switch to another server. Some teams can not be saved. Don't attempt to save them. Go to another server. Its a pain but its better than getting overwhelmed by Team Suck Syndrome. 9. Communicate with your team. Call out campers and positions if you can't spot them. Warn others about spawn points. Play with confidence. When you act confused, your going to get popped. So don't do it. 10. Support your team members! Lay down some ammo for others to pickup. Provide some healing. Repair your vehicles. Common sense stuff that others completely forget to do. (However don't revive others in front of enemies just to get shot again... that's just annoying) 11. Try to play the objectives and capture bases when you can. Use cover to your advantage. Try not to move in the open. If your planning on taking an objective call for some assistance (helo, vehicles or team mates). 12. When attacking enemies weapon control is key. So for closer enemies you can spray more, for mid to far enemies, short taps on the fire button to shoot in bursts. As you get better weapons, you can change the fire modes from (Single, Burst, Auto). Last, I don't consider myself a pro. My stats are certainly not the greatest. If your new, these might help you out a bit. I love this game so far. Over 21 hours invested I think at this point. Best Wishes and Good Luck! StevenX XcessiveForce33 (origin and steam id)

i technically have an r1/2 r1 parts are the card reader, wifi card, bluetooth card, keyboard, speakers, and bottom chassis, so the service tag is an r1 service tag everything else is r2

Sorry for the delayed response haha, got everything I wanted. the screen, gtx 460m, i7 2630 i think, thought I had posted the specs but must have forgotten. Have had 0 problems up until battlefield 3 with the new 285.62 drivers. Still can't get those to install >< love this laptop to death though so happy with it! Also glad you guys convinced me to get the upgraded screen, it is SO beautiful.

that's the way to do it if you want you laptop intact... at least you got things sorted out

AW did a good job this time. They only sent the primary card but luckily that was it. Case closed. The onsite tech was happy, I already had the laptop open - old card out. All he had to do was insert card , tighten down and test. I even put it back together for him.