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    XPS L502 Comes with Chicklet Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mts1701, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. mts1701

    mts1701 Newbie

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    Man... I got my XPS 15 L501 less than 6 months ago, and they've already changed the design slightly. The new ones have chicklet style keyboards that I'm quite fond of (I like the extra space between the keys).

    Does anyone know:
    1. Can I replace the keyboard on my L501 with the new chicklet style keyboard shipping with the L502?
    2. And if so... how difficult is it? (I'm quite comfortable working on desktop PCs... not much experience breaking down laptops)
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    mts1701, Mar 25, 2011
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  2. NoSlow5oh

    NoSlow5oh Notebook Evangelist

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    It may be possible, but I noticed some differences between the keyboard mounts and connections when taking apart both of them. The metalloid aluminum cover is also a slightly different color and may be a little different as well due to the different connections.
     
    NoSlow5oh, Mar 25, 2011
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