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    ASUS keyboard

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Remmes, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. Remmes

    Remmes Notebook Enthusiast

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    my laptop is a K53SD, but I want my keyboard to be backlit, so I bought an ASUS backlit keyboard (not meant for my laptop of course) and was going to mod my laptop so the light works

    problem is.. the keyboard fits, but doesn't work correctly, all leters/numbers are basically messed up, so the letter S is like F8
    I tried 2 programs to remap the keys, but problem with that is some keys don't seem to have a "key function" so it doesn't show up as any key and so I can't remap it

    does anyone know how to solve this? could reinstalling windows help? or was I stupid in thinking this backlit keyboard would work with my K53?
     
    Remmes, Jul 22, 2012
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Probably an issue with the replacement keyboard talking wrong over the cable to the motherboard that it wasn't designed to work with. Likely is something that can't be corrected since the kb is one for a different notebook model.

    Perhaps more can be offered if you indicate the model or part number of the replacement and/or the model it was supposed to be a replacement for ...
     
    ClearSkies, Jul 23, 2012
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    It is possible that the keyboard is defective (or the connector is dirty/not seated properly), although more likely the keymap of the keyboard is different, and this is a BIOS-level function. Unfortunately you will not be able to use the keyboard with your computer.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jul 24, 2012
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  4. Remmes

    Remmes Notebook Enthusiast

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    Remmes, Jul 27, 2012
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Can you post pics of the original keyboard's ribbon connector?
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jul 27, 2012
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  6. link626

    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    some guys on bios forums might be able to hack it
     
    link626, Jul 27, 2012
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