Replacing the keyboard on an XPS M1330 with that of another model

Hi, everyone,

I've had a loose 'h' key for the past month, and about a week ago the damn thing broke off (one of the little handles is broken). I'd been using it by typing on the little rubber button that was still there because I haven't had the time to replace it. About 5 minutes ago, that came off (I type h by holding that thing in place ), so now I have to get a replacement keyboard. I'm out of warranty so I'll have to pay.

On the Internet I've read that you can replace the XPS M1330 keyboard with a Vostro 1400's. I'd like to do this because I want a black keyboard

1. Is this really possible? I've looked it up on these very forums and apparently it _will_ work!
2. Will Dell sell me a Vostro keyboard?
3. Is it okay to just get the ones off eBay?
4. Does anyone know a store in India (apart from Dell) where I can get either keyboard?

 

1.Yes
2.Yes
3.Yes
4. cant help your there..

How to replace keys


Keyboard black UK http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-new-NEW-Dell-Vostro-1400-1500-YR959-UK-Keyboard_W0QQitemZ120406937427QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=item1c08d00f53


french
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dell-1420-Vos...rComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=item29ff1538f2

USA
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...ice&_odkw=Dell+Vostro+1400+keyboard&_osacat=0

 

Thanks a lot, BlackRussian. Unfortunately, I'll have to wait weeks for it to arrive internationally (and pay loads for shipping) so I just decided to buy Dell's Extended Warranty and get them to replace the keyboard. Also, they said that the JM 629 Vostro 1400 keyboard wasn't available. Pity.

I think I'll buy one anyway.

 

NP good luck