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    Numlock LED

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by T1ger5, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. T1ger5

    T1ger5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The LED above the numlock key on my 1537 doesn't work. I just got a replacement hinge cover (which fix eject light issue) but not the numlock light.

    Does anyone know how to locate and replace the light (I am good at soldering) and what type of LED do they use?
     
    T1ger5, Apr 20, 2009
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  2. JohnByeBye

    JohnByeBye Notebook Evangelist

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    The Numlock LED is part of the keyboard. The hingecover only houses the tiny bar through which the LED shines. If you remove the hingecover you can see the LED directly below it. Same applies for the Caps Lock light, but the bar is on the frame that goes around the keyboard. I honestly couldn't tell you what kind of LED it is, all I know is that it is a really tiny rectangle.
     
    JohnByeBye, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. T1ger5

    T1ger5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thankyou for your reply.

    Can anyone provide pictures or backup the previous post. If this is true I will ring Dell and ask for a replacement keyboard.
     
    T1ger5, Apr 21, 2009
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    chaugh Notebook Consultant

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    hey now u mention it my numlock light doesnt work either!!
     
    chaugh, Apr 21, 2009
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  5. elixir1018

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    hmmm interesting, i know mine worked when i first got the laptop, but now it has stopped working as well and I've just noticed, not sure how long this has been going on tho :( now it's gonna bother me dang it
     
    elixir1018, Apr 22, 2009
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    adrianu Notebook Geek

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    I disassembled it some hours ago for the 4th time totally, and yes, JohnByeBye is right, that tiny LED is not part of the hinge cover (media panel), it's party of the keyboard itself.
     
    adrianu, Apr 22, 2009
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    I removed my keyboard and the media panel earlier today to replace my old media panel. The LED is definitely on the keyboard.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 22, 2009
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  8. T1ger5

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    I got the keyboard replace. It also fix the enter fix which was squeaking when pressed.
     
    T1ger5, Apr 23, 2009
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