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    Please help! Can anyone tell me where to find a replacement backlit keyboard for Inspiron 15r SE (7520)?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wsdmskr825, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. wsdmskr825

    wsdmskr825 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried to replace the single band network card with a dual band card, and I'm pretty sure I broke the keyboard in the process of either taking it out or putting it back in (noob). Back light works but no response from keystrokes. Double checked both connections, and they seem fine. Registry shows the keyboard as being recognized, but nothing's working. I'd like to buy a new keyboard to replace the broken one, but I can't fins one anywhere. Dell's website doesn't offer the replacement part. Anyone have any ideas? I've seen a couple on the web, but they're not backlit, and I'd really like to keep that functionality. Thanks for the help.
     
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    check the ribbon cable again, see if the gold contacts are still intact.

    I have seen a few listed on ebay, but they are priced at 54.99 UK Pounds each
     
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