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    X230 may work with 7-row keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sniper_sung, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. sniper_sung

    sniper_sung Notebook Evangelist

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    The author says if both the keyboard and the palmrest are replaced with X220 parts then the screws still fit.

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    sniper_sung, Jun 12, 2012
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    sungman Notebook Consultant

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    The problem lies with the bios though, a bios hack is needed to get all those functions keys to work
     
    sungman, Jun 12, 2012
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    I don't think the issue is the fitment, the problem is remapping some of the shortcut keys to that of the 7 row keyboard. That said given how determined some ThinkPadders are on getting the most out of their system I wouldn't be too surprised if there was a mod that can cater to this at some point in the future.
     
    PatchySan, Jun 12, 2012
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    The keyboard does fit perfectly if you take the palm rest with it.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 12, 2012
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    erik stated that BIOS won't work with 7 row keyboard, unless you of course modify the BIOS and void your warranty..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 12, 2012
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    Local lenovo guy told that the old keyboard is too high for low profile laptop, normal keys would touch/scratch the screen.
     
    KLF, Jun 12, 2012
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