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    Possible to use 15R Special Edition keyboard (with backlight) in the old 15R?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by xtensial, Dec 28, 2012.

  1. xtensial

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    I bought a 15R for somebody a while ago and completely forgot to check if it had a backlit keyboard, and now I'm looking for a solution.

    Would it be possible to use a 15R Special Edition keyboard replacement with the regular 15R to get a backlight?

    I've replaced a dell XPS backlit keyboard before and I know there are two connections coming from the keyboard, the standard data transmission strip and the small connector for power. The problem I could see myself running into is there not being the smaller power connector port on the regular 15R.

    Has anyone with a 15R SE opened it up? Does the keyboard have two connections coming off of it or are they putting the power through the same strip? :confused:

    Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
     
    xtensial, Dec 28, 2012
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