Posts by dandownunder

Ok, here are some more pictures: Love the new lid, it's sooo reflective. Shows fingerprints though ! I don't have the LED's working on the lid as i don't have the sockets on the motherboard. BUT looking on the motherboard the...

Hi, I have just put an M1710 palmrest on my I9400. But the XPS logo on the mouse pad isn't working. Is there a setting somewhere to switch this on ? Cheers Dan.

Hi guys, I have now replaced the palmrest with the M1710 one, how much better it looks ! I will post a picture up soon. My other question is how is the LED on the mousepad controlled ? Mine isn't glowing at all ??? any one know ? I...

Neat setup. I love the Dell monitors. I bought a 19" one a few years ago, then when they brought out their widescreens I had the 24" as well. It took over all my desk but it was fantastic ! Cheers Dan.

Thanks for that. Have found a diagram on my Dell user manual for the pin alignment. I will take one of the +5V on the usb bins and one off the 'USBP -' or do I take it of the GND ? Anyone know what each wire colour does though ? and...

Hi, can anyone tell me how to wire into the back of my USB ports to get power to LED's ? I can't find the info here and still haven't heard from Spiike ?? Also anyone know what the XPS M1710 LCD cover LED's work ? I have one and want to...

Thanks for that. I have read people on here have made their own LED boards and wired them into the solder on the USB socket. I just need to find out if it's possible to get them on any way ? do you know what voltage a USB port works at...

Hi Guys, I have an Inspiron 9400. I've aquired an LCD cover from an M1710 XPS system and am going to install it. I am going to make the LED XPS lights work, but wanted to know if anyone knows which wires run which colour and what...

Hi, I interested in the LED tutorial, I have sent a PM to Spiike but not heard anything ? does anyone know where it is or could you please PM the link. Much apprecaited. Cheers Dan.

Hi guys, I have bought a replacement panel for my 9400 that is from a M1710. It came with a few scratches and dings i'd like to clean up. Can anyone offer a good paint/type/colour for the grey and how to clean up scratches ? Any info...