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    Inspiron 17R SE keyboard

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Nerull87, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. Nerull87

    Nerull87 Newbie

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    hello all! I would like to know if the keyboard of inspiron 17r SE is compatible with other DELL models such as VOSTRO 3750. Thanks
     
    Nerull87, Jul 1, 2012
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    Dell_Anue A Company Representative

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    Hello Nerull87,

    My name is Anue and I work for the Social Media and Community Team at Dell.

    This is to confirm, that the Inspiron 17r SE keyboard is compatible with the VOSTRO 3750.

    Kindly update for further queries, we would be more than glad you assist you.

    Regards,
    Dell_Anue A
     
    Dell_Anue A, Jul 2, 2012
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  3. Nerull87

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    thanks for the answers, then i can replace the Inspiron 17r keyboard with the backlite keyboard of VOSTRO 3750 yes?
     
    Nerull87, Jul 2, 2012
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  4. KSMB

    KSMB Notebook Deity

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    He he. I actually was 1 sec from order a US keyboard (instead of Swedish) because its no backlit on the Swedish one. Now i can instead order a brand new Vostro 3750 backlit keyboard cheaper and Swedish.

    Part number is: YXKXY
     
    KSMB, Jul 8, 2012
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  5. Serephucus

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    Quick question: Is the keyboard the same as that used on the XPS 17? It looks very similar, but the keys seem a little less concave than XPS' keyboard, but otherwise it seems identical.

    Thanks in advance,
     
    Serephucus, Jul 14, 2012
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    kreeves Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does replacing the keyboard lead to a voided Dell warranty?
     
    kreeves, Jul 18, 2012
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    No. It does void the warranty for the keyboard though, as far as I know.
     
    Serephucus, Jul 18, 2012
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    Hi, sorry for reviving an old thread,
    I'd like to ask more about 17R SE keyboards.. Does the L702x keyboard also fit in as well as Vostro 3750?

    Also anyone know any good place to buy them keyboards apart from amazon and ebay in UK?
    Maybe Dell sells them separately somewhere?
     
    StN, Aug 16, 2012
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  9. KSMB

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    i right now using the vostro backlit 3750 on my 7720....same same

    if i guess the xps 17 will not fit
     
    KSMB, Aug 17, 2012
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  10. AngryBambi

    AngryBambi Notebook Consultant

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    XPS 17 l702x has the same keyboard. 99.9% certain on that
     
    AngryBambi, Aug 17, 2012
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    So I went to place my order yesterday and the rep told me that the backlit keyboard is not available anymore. He contacted technical support who said there were technical problems with the part and it was withdrawn. He said he could include it in the quote but it would most likely not come with it installed and then if I claimed it should have been it would become a mess for everyone. I would also be charged for it. So no backlit keyboard for me, but I will try and find one online.
     
    AngryBambi, Aug 24, 2012
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  12. X-dude

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    On the American Dell website it still shows the backlit keyboard in the summary.
     
    X-dude, Aug 25, 2012
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  13. capaxdoli

    capaxdoli Notebook Enthusiast

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    Got mine (with all bells and whistles) yesterday and for the past 24 did nothing but word 2010 :( [work doesnt get itself done you see]

    anyway there was one severe shortcoming that i am facing. there is no context menu key (thats the key that is to the right of the space bar between the alt and ctrl key – i didnt know the name of the key either and had to look around).

    it is severely affecting my productivity. can someone please tell me how to supplement it :( i dont mind replacing the right alt key if that is possible :)

    somehow google does not seem to help me with this.

    SOLVED: apparently this program called autohotkey can work magic. the link is here:

    Remapping Keys and Buttons
     
    capaxdoli, Sep 2, 2012
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