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    keyboard mods

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by soledadaztec18, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    i am going to buy a D900K and i hate the black keyboard look.. has anyone come across keyboard mods or possibly a company that makes custom keyboards?? thanks
     
    soledadaztec18, Jun 10, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Because most notebook keyboards are different in terms of size and shape, as well as the circuitry and cables, it's really hard to customize one unless its a DIY project.
     
    coriolis, Jun 10, 2007
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    mroptimistic32 Newbie

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    I have seen the clear protective overlay but there might be some issues with different brands and such!!
     
    mroptimistic32, Jun 18, 2007
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  4. Psychokitty

    Psychokitty Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, modding a keyboard is a nearly an impossible task. Even the keys don't attach the same way. I've disected about 6 or 7 keyboards, and only two had keys that attached the same way, and they were all black anyway.
    It sure would be among the "ultimate mods", IMO, to do a lighted keyboard. I wouldn't want one, but I could certainly appreciate the "art" of the mod.
     
    Psychokitty, Jun 18, 2007
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    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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  6. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    haha that panic button is kind of funny.. but i am going to attempt to do a keyboard mod.. if it turns out nice then i will post it up.. ill probably do it within the next month..
     
    soledadaztec18, Jun 21, 2007
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    Fall3nAng3l Notebook Enthusiast

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    If it doesnt turn out nice will you let us know? It'd be great to get an snapshot attempt at a mod - and whether it should or shouldn't be done.
     
    Fall3nAng3l, Jul 1, 2007
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  8. Psychokitty

    Psychokitty Notebook Guru

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    I have one that says, "Oh $h!+" on it. It was a full sized button for a desktop, like that one, but I cut the top 3 mm off and sanded the bottom flat. I used double-sided tape, and stuck it on one of the blank keys by the arrow.
     
    Psychokitty, Jul 1, 2007
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