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    Dell Xps L502x Backlit Keyboard Replace!!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by VanDiesel, Nov 17, 2011.

  1. VanDiesel

    VanDiesel Newbie

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    Hey ALL users!! I just 2days ago spilled soda on my dell xps l502x backlit keyboard, and now seems that some keys ar sticky, but working, so i want order new keyboard in ebay, but please TELL me, if i need check under my keyboard that P/N part number, or not needed anyway,, just wondering.. and if it very HARD to replace by myself... i look at documantation dell xps l502x keyboard, seems not to hard,but do i need take palm rest off, and then keyboard, or just somehow can take keyboard off?!! please RESPOND someone on my email!! im begging you!!! :confused:
     
    VanDiesel, Nov 17, 2011
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  2. Panduhsaur

    Panduhsaur Notebook Consultant

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    just use the search function correctly. ie: "xps L502x keyboard"
     
    Panduhsaur, Nov 17, 2011
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  3. cri-cri

    cri-cri Notebook Consultant

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    You cannot replace the keyboard without removing the palmrest. As to the part number, not really needed if you buy a genuine xps L502x backlit keyboard (make sure it has the same layout).
     
    cri-cri, Nov 17, 2011
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