Alienware 15 R3 Convert Into 17 r4 ?Possible?

[kyle2k80]

Hey guys! 

I have recently gotten back An Alienware 15 r3 that I Gifted my cousin years ago. He's now upgraded and Gave it me back, The laptop devolved some issues with the age of the device So I need to order some parts for it.

The battery Puffed up and damaged the keyboard, Palmrest and chassis cover. It would cost a bit to buy the parts to get it pristine again. It also has some dead Blue LEDS on the Alienware lid logo and "alienware" on the front bezel.
 

I have always wanted to convert one of these into an 17 R4 so I am tempted to at least research and attempt it.

Has anyone tried this before and had any problems? Or is it just a straight drop in with the motherboard? As I would just buy the parts to convert it. 

The specs of the 15 r3:

• I7 7700HQ
• 32GB DDR3 2133Mhz
• GTX 1070M 8GB 
• 120Hz TN Display

 

I am choosing to do this to save another alienware from landfill. I use a x15 R1 as my main laptop.

 

So anyone with any Guidance Or experience Please let me know!

 

Thanks for reading!