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    Backlit keyboard for D630?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trueg50, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. trueg50

    trueg50 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would it be possible to take an E5400/E5500/E6400/E6500 backlit keyboard, and use it in a D630?

    It looks like it should fit, but I want to double check before I try and order one from Dell.
     
    trueg50, Nov 25, 2008
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Won't work.

    Simply put, they're different keyboards. Take a look at the service manuals for the D630/E6400 and you'll see what I mean. The layouts might be similar, but that's about it.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 25, 2008
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