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    XPS Backlit keyboard and Price

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by korndawg, Jan 6, 2011.

  1. Etish

    Etish Newbie

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    @barlow00

    This is strange because there are L701X keyboards with the french layout.
    But, Ok, hoping you'll have L501X backlit keyboars with the french layout.
    Thank you.

    @J1mb0

    The L501X backlit keyboard is not the same for L502X.
     
    Etish, Jun 4, 2011
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  2. barlow00

    barlow00 Company Representative

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    Hi,

    No they are different keyboards...the newer Lx02x machines come with chiclet style.

    I can't get these yet but am on the lookout as everybody is asking about them!

    Cheers
    Lee
     
    barlow00, Jun 7, 2011
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  3. barlow00

    barlow00 Company Representative

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    Hi,

    We don't get a steady supply of these keyboards...I'm actually emailng suppliers every week asking for stock lists and when I see something in demand, I buy them in.

    Don't worry though, I will post on here as soon as I hear anything.

    Cheers
    Lee
     
    barlow00, Jun 7, 2011
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  4. Yukai

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    Hi guys! I'm in the same situation as Raji_D, I also got mine from Microsoft.

    I fell in love with the XPS 14 (L410x) when I was looking for a laptop. I had one restriction, and it was to have a backlit keyboard. The XPS 14 wasn't cheap, since I live in Australia, it cost $1400 for the whole package.

    The student offer was about $1k + shipping.

    Too bad it lost a of things, like the option of having extras like 3D, i7 and the msot important of all, the backlit keyboard.

    I'm extremely upset that I can't get my hands on a cheap backlit keyboard in Aus, it cost about $115 dollars. $200 something for me to send my keyboard over for the Dell techs to alter it.

    So if anyone knows any (backlit) keyboards that are compatible with XPS 14, please tell. :{
     
    Yukai, Jun 16, 2011
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  5. barlow00

    barlow00 Company Representative

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    I think the L501x backlit that we sell will fit the XPS14 as it's the same size.

    Not 100% sure about the cabling layout on the back. If you want to email me at [email protected] and I will email you a photo of our backlit.

    You can then check the motherboard yourself to see if it will fit. We sell them much cheaper than Dell are quoting you too.

    Cheers
    Lee
     
    barlow00, Jun 16, 2011
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  6. bozydar

    bozydar Notebook Enthusiast

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    bozydar, Jun 16, 2011
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  7. SAiLO

    SAiLO Notebook Evangelist

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    Where's the cheapest place to get it from? Not so cheap at 40$
     
    SAiLO, Jun 17, 2011
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  8. barlow00

    barlow00 Company Representative

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    We get ours from suppliers in China...I never realised they would work in a Studio too.....


    ....I have missed out here as I have only been advertising them as compatible with the XPS15 L501x !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:
     
    barlow00, Jun 17, 2011
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  9. Etish

    Etish Newbie

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    =D

    Unfortunately, those keyboards aren't sold in France. Simply because the Studio 1450 never came out in France it he won't. =(
     
    Etish, Jun 17, 2011
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  10. bozydar

    bozydar Notebook Enthusiast

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    eBay. I bought mine for 23-25$ or so...
     
    bozydar, Jun 17, 2011
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  11. Raji D

    Raji D Notebook Guru

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    Just bought this mate

    DELL Studio 1450 1457 1458 Black Backlit Keyboard US | eBay

    Lets see how it goes. DJing in dark clubs is too hard withouth backlit. The new lg screen tho makes a world of difference. Viewing angles are great. Ill update when i get the board n put it in. If it doesnt work, no biggie, only 35 bucks
     
    Raji D, Jun 26, 2011
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  12. BobTheSniper

    BobTheSniper Notebook Consultant

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    Just for reference purposes.

    The correct backlit keyboard for L502X is:

    PVDG3 KEYBOARD..., 86, UNITED STATES..., ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., C12SB
     
    BobTheSniper, Jun 26, 2011
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  13. SAiLO

    SAiLO Notebook Evangelist

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    Took the plunge, waiting for the keyboard to arrive now!
     
    SAiLO, Jun 27, 2011
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  14. AEDan1977

    AEDan1977 Notebook Consultant

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    I know the L501X and L502X use different keyboards, one is chicklet style. My question is are they the same size and are the cables the same. I would rather have the 502 keyboard on my 501.

    Thanks
     
    AEDan1977, Jun 29, 2011
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  15. barlow00

    barlow00 Company Representative

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    The screw fixture on the L702x keyboard is in a different location to on the L701x keyboard, so it's possibly the same for the L502x/L501x keyboards.
     
    barlow00, Jun 30, 2011
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  16. Etish

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    This is the same problem on the L501X. Between the keyboards of a L501X and a L502X, the screw fixture are not the same.
    French L501X users have tried to install a L502X keyboard on a L501X and they failed.
     
    Etish, Jul 3, 2011
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  17. critten

    critten Notebook Enthusiast

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    So wait back to the topic. Can a non-backlit keyboard L502x add this part to make a backlit keyboard -- or will the power be missing? Sorry about to buy one and would like to pass before
     
    critten, Jul 11, 2011
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  18. BobTheSniper

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    You can replace it. The backlit keyboard comes with an extra ribbon cable that connects to a slot on the mobo.
     
    BobTheSniper, Jul 12, 2011
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  19. barlow00

    barlow00 Company Representative

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    Just to clarify, every L502x (and L501x/L701x/L702x) has two slots on the motherboard for a keyboard + illuminating cable. Even if you purchase your machine without a backlit, it is 100% possible to upgrade later to an illuminated keyboard.

    The problem is trying to find a illuminated keyboard for the L502x (or L702x)...I know in the UK (and possibly Europe) there are no 3rd party sellers offering these boards. (Unless you are lucky enough to know a reseller).


    UPDATE: L702x and L502x keyboards are now available in the 3rd party market......yay!!!!!

    Cheers
    Lee
     
    barlow00, Jul 12, 2011
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  20. SAiLO

    SAiLO Notebook Evangelist

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    Fitted the keyboard today. Well impressed! Keys do not rattle like on the original XPS keyboard, backlit is great.
    Only one thing that needs getting used to is the small size of Enter key compared to the original one.

    All in all it was worth it, a fairly cheap upgrade adding usability to the laptop and getting rid of annoying rattle.
     
    SAiLO, Jul 12, 2011
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  21. 540is

    540is Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone have the #number for a Swedish or Nordic backlit keyboard?
     
    540is, Dec 14, 2011
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