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    Add Backlit Keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by korndawg, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. korndawg

    korndawg Notebook Consultant

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    I got my warranty replacement laptop (XPS 15) in place of my Inspiron 1520. The laptop is great, however I REALLY wish it had a backlit keyboard. Any idea where I could buy a backlit replacement keyboard for this thing?
     
    korndawg, Dec 28, 2010
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  2. dusto2k3

    dusto2k3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ebay .
     
    dusto2k3, Dec 28, 2010
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Buy a Dell OEM part.

    Can't seem to find a P/N readily. You might want to ask another XPS 15 owner to get their System Configuration part list and get the part number from there.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 28, 2010
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  4. korndawg

    korndawg Notebook Consultant

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    Great idea :)
     
    korndawg, Dec 28, 2010
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  5. DaneGRClose

    DaneGRClose Notebook Virtuoso

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    Dell is going to be your only possible option, the computer is too new to be available on eBay yet, I'd message a couple of the owners to ask for the P/N from their build sheet that gets provided when you buy a new computer from Dell. With all of the part shortages they've had on the new XPS series, especially the 15, the odds of Dell selling one to you anytime in the next month or two is probably slim to none. When Dell/Alienware releases new popular systems they usually don't allow parts to be available for anything but new systems, repairs, replacements, etc. If you do find the part number post it on here to help out the other owners.
     
    DaneGRClose, Dec 28, 2010
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  6. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You won't be able to order from Dell directly but as a Dell ASP I can order parts anytime I fancy! Well unless Dell says they are backordered. :rolleyes:
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 29, 2010
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