Replacement Backlit Keyboard for New Gen M15x

Hi Guys,
I found an Alienware M15x that im going to buy but one problem, it has a French backlit KB, Is it possible to buy an English backlit KB anywhere?

If so could you send me a link or two please

Cheers Dudes!
MT

EDIT:
Is it also possible if i configured an m15x from Dell with an i7-720QM that i could buy an OEM i7-920XM and put it in?
I assume this is a socketed motherboard?

 

perhaps contact a dell service centre, they might replace it for you at a charge, who knows?

About the processor, I've never tried it, but it should work.. I plan on doing that with mine, when the price of 920XM goes down

 

yes you could easily add a 920 @ any point in time since it is indeed a ZIF socket motherboard.

You can call Dell and order a keyboard or look on ebay. Just get a member to give you the product number and call dell

 

Thanks guys

But is it possible to configure it as stock from dell i.e. i3-330M and then use the i7-920XM or is it a different mobo?

I basically want to make the processor as cheap as possible for when i upgrade it
Cheers

Edit:
Nevermind seems with anything other than i7 i cant choose GTX260M which is a big requirement for me

 

give it 2 weeks then get the 5870m

 

How much extra $$$ will that cost?
My plan is to downgrade and have cash surplus, i put a deposit of £100 on an m15x specced as follows:

System Color: COSMIC BLACK
Intel Core i7-Q820 Quad Core Processor 1.73GHz
4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz (2 Dimms)
500 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Driv
Slot Load DVD RW Drive
15.6" Full HD WLED High Resolution Display
Resolution: 1920 by 1080
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M - 1GB Graphics Card
Intel WiFi Link 5300AGN Wireless Card
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
BUILT-IN 2.0 MP WEBCAM
Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
Two Built-In Front Speakers
FRENCH KEYBOARD (Hence need for english KB - Can someone please provide a part number?)

INTERFACES:
IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (1000 Mbps)
3 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports (1 via USB 2.0 / eSATA combo port)
1 eSATA (via USB 2.0 / eSATA Combo Port)
VGA, DisplayPort - Video Output
2 Audio Out Connectors
Audio In / Microphone Jack (retaskable for 5.1 audio)
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
Express Card Slot

6 cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery
Condition: Refurbished Condtion
WARRANTY: 90 days RTB Warranty
INCLUDED IN SALE:
LAPTOP
DELL ORIGINAL AC ADAPTER

It is refurbised but i think its a great deal for £1299 (-£100 Depoist makes £1199 left to pay the guy said hed hold it for me )

Ill be selling the Q820 and buying an OEM 920XM, how much do 820's fetch (It will be pulled right out of the machine so brand new)

Thanks guys

 

350?$

5870's cost less to make so it should be cheaper but They will prolly charge more since it will be better

 

Hmm... i dont think id get that for a new GTX260 if i pulled it from the machine would i?

What kind of performance advantage does it offer?

 

8800 on the GPU in vantage

 

Ohhhhh me likey.. my GTX 280 only got 7646 W/ GTX280M

 

im talking only the GPU not the combined score.

 

Wait... seriously?
Were not talking SLI or anything this is single GPU?

EDIT:
Heres the D900F (Note the nuts CPU score! lol)

 

yes, The 920XM overclocked has scored 21k on the CPU in vantage aswell

 

See above
21K = ok
41K = FTW lol
Looks like ill be trading up a LOT of parts lol, does the 920XM support BIOS OCing in the m15x?

 

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3928/vantagep9800.jpg

No it does not you have to use the EVGA E-LEET tunign utility

Only the M17x and Asus G73 supports it. The G73 is the best CPU overclocking notebook out


EDIT:

9227 on the GPU
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/4558/colcamper.jpg

 

Jesus thats crazy stuff... hmm 5870 it is, i NEVER thought id see the day i buy an ATI GPU

G73 is ugly as hell, the m17x wouldnt leave me with enough $$$ for my new EVGA W555 mobo, and i couldnt warrant the need for CF 5870's + Extreme CPU when i have my desktop for that, therefor the m15X is perfect, leaves me with enough of a surplus to be able to afford the mobo + have a nice moderately powerful laptop,

Moo is this the right KB:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alienware-Are...mQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item4cec5c9e09

As in can i do this with that KB:

 

says area 51 in the Ebay listing but yea... I cant remember how many tabs were on it.

I would not get it since the seller list area 51 but they are worng half the time so yea...

 

Thats what i hate, i dont get these m15x Revs,
What is the "new" m15x known as, as in the one in the pic above?
Is it that "All powerful" thing?
Thanks ever so for all the help man

 

"area 51 m15x" = The skullcap one that AW sold

"M15x" = dell crazy looking one


The HUMUNGUS picture above is the M15x (note capital M)

 

Cool so im looking for an M15x KB then

Sorry about the big pic, ill resize, looks fine on my screen ATM
Can anyone help me out with a part number for a UK English M15x AlienFX mobo the same as the one above?

 

If you call Dell they can hopefully just sell you one at a reasonable price, but you wont get US support so idk

The 5870m is EASILY the best single gpu right now but it is purely rumor (afaik) that the M15x will get it at this point

 

No one can help out with the KB model?

 

Just got it today, gorgeous looking laptop
Still need tha KB Model Number though, someone on here HAS to have one, please help me out
Thanks

 

dell p/n omt749

model nskakt01


broke my dang keybord getting that

 

Thanks so much dude!
Oh Shizzle
I Sorry :'(

What way is it broken?
And i cant +Rep you either

 

stupid key fell off

 

Awwwh man
Thats dedication right there
Someone +Rep this guy
You helped me out a bunch Moo thanks so much!