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    where to buy DV6-3078tx backlit keyboard

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ismeagain, Oct 3, 2010.

  1. ismeagain

    ismeagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Anybody know what is the parts number or web to buy a backlit keyboard for HP Dv6-3078TX ? mine comes with out backlit keyboard

    TIA
     
    ismeagain, Oct 3, 2010
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  2. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    is it even possible to upgrade to backlit keyboard?
     
    tuηay, Oct 7, 2010
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    Yes. But No idea how to purchase it.

    Here's the USA Part number for it 597630–001.
     
    Falco152, Oct 7, 2010
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    Search that part number on ebay. Also, HP's parts store should have it.
     
    2.0, Oct 11, 2010
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    ismeagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys, however i did not manage to find it in ebay
     
    ismeagain, Oct 11, 2010
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    Anything recently released by HP is also not in the HP Part store either. So no dv6 3xxx parts at the moment still.
     
    Falco152, Oct 11, 2010
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    HP parts store has it for ~$93.

    HP PartSurfer

    Enter the part number without the "-001"
     
    2.0, Oct 12, 2010
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    Mad I'm looking to install the backlit keyboard too, once the parts bought - any idea what's required in terms of installation etc. Can't say I've ever done this before haha
     
    roastedpork, Oct 13, 2010
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    2.0, Oct 13, 2010
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    roastedpork, Oct 13, 2010
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    Same, connected through the zif and perhaps in another port on the mobo to power the illumination. HP uses the same mobo for all units with the only variation being graphics chips on the mobo.
     
    2.0, Oct 13, 2010
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    Is it confusing if you've never done it before? I've done zif changes quite a few times but the other ports sound a little confusing.
     
    roastedpork, Oct 14, 2010
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    No, it's intuitive. Basically plug and play. You'll see once you get started.
     
    2.0, Oct 14, 2010
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    I'm also considering this swap. The manual says the backlit keyboard includes a keyboard cable and a keyboard light cable. I have an AMD dv6 version and I'm also concerned whether there will be issues with an additional cable. Though generally, it seems fairly simple from looking at the manual.

    If anyone decides to give it a go, please let me know.
     
    Racewinna199, Oct 16, 2010
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  15. roastedpork

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    I'm kind of skeptical whether I want to do it or not, does the HP parts surfer ship internationally? The Australian server shows no backlit keyboard so I don't have much of a choice but to buy from the US one.
     
    roastedpork, Oct 16, 2010
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    bump for knowledge
     
    kaymann, Oct 19, 2010
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    bump /10char
     
    roastedpork, Oct 29, 2010
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    This is probably a long shot but...

    Does the dm4 use the same keyboard? I know the laptop is a bit smaller but if you look closely, the edges beside the keyboard measures shorter than a dv6. All the keys are exactly the same.

    EDIT: Nvm, just noticed the left most keys aren't present on the keyboard.
     
    Racewinna199, Oct 31, 2010
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    Did you guys install your dv6 backlit keyboards yet? I would like to know if you succeeded. Thank you in advance.
     
    nd1377, Jan 3, 2011
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    Wish I could say I had, but I can't get them anywhere, I was thinking of getting the Blu-Ray Drive though. for $70 it's still well put in the back of my head but still indecisive.
     
    roastedpork, Jan 4, 2011
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