Area-51m 4K Panel in R1

[ssj92]

Does anyone know if the display assembly and eDP cable from Alienware Area-51m R2 is a direct fit to the Area-51m R1? 

[amirhesamsadeghpour]

On 3/26/2026 at 6:07 AM, ssj92 said:

Does anyone know if the display assembly and eDP cable from Alienware Area-51m R2 is a direct fit to the Area-51m R1? 

If you are using a 144Hz FHD panel, your EDP port is 40 pins, 2.5cm long and 0.5mm thick. The cable is in the corner. It is the same as before the R2 models. The 4k models in the R2 are usually the middle socket. If you are planning to change the display, let me know and I will guide you.

[ssj92]

42 minutes ago, amirhesamsadeghpour said:

If you are using a 144Hz FHD panel, your EDP port is 40 pins, 2.5cm long and 0.5mm thick. The cable is in the corner. It is the same as before the R2 models. The 4k models in the R2 are usually the middle socket. If you are planning to change the display, let me know and I will guide you.

I have 1080p 144hz panel in R1. If I bought the whole display assembly for R2 (4K panel).

 

1) Will the whole assembly fit the R1 (Are the assemblies the exact same)?

 

2) Will I be able to plug n play the eDP cable from the assembly?