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    dell latitude e-series backlit keyboard

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by seventy_won, Feb 2, 2012.

  1. seventy_won

    seventy_won Newbie

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    ...hey all .

    anyone know if an aftermarket backlit keyboard will work if my machine didn't come with one ??

    thx
     
    seventy_won, Feb 2, 2012
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Yes AFAIK all the E series for E_X00 and E_X10 should be interchangeable. Not sure about newest E6420/E6520.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 2, 2012
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  3. seventy_won

    seventy_won Newbie

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    ..ok, thanks....

    it is actually the e5240 .... it is the only option that isn't factory installed but i know i can get a backlit piece

    ...... i will get it, hopefully if i install it and plug'er'in, it'll light up ...

    ......oops, e5420
     
    seventy_won, Feb 2, 2012
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I think you might be able to use E6520 FRU keyboard..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 2, 2012
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