How much would Sony charge to change the keyboard?

I have a fz190 and a white keyboard/mouse pointer/click pads, ect...


I kind of want to see how it would be in black color b/c all my accessories are black and the white of the keyboard and the surrounding of the keyboard kind of stands out and seems awkward...since it doesn't match..


so I was just wondering how much it would cost to have it replaced with black?

 

order it and replace it yourself, im sure theres a how-to here somewhere

 

You can try painting the keyboard black. Make sure you ask sony about the painting instructions.

 

i would def not try to paint it yourself, just spend the money. probably $50

 

Where can you order the keyboard, I cant find it for sale anywhere...

 

Try sparepartswarehouse:
http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/Sony,Laptop,Parts.aspx

I bought my S360 replacement keyboard from them.

 

You can also try http://www.notebookparts.com/

 

Detailed repair service price list:

* A) No problem found/reimaging: $99.99

* B) Keyboard & Cosmetics: $169.99

Includes replacement of keyboard, bezel, Palmrest and Bottom housing.

* C) Minor repair: $279.99

includes resoldering/hinge assembly and some component replacement (optical/hard drive)
* D) Major repair: $699.99

includes component replacement (motherboard/LCD)
* E) Liquid Damage and Accidental Damage: You will be contacted with an estimate.

so that's the price i guess...169 dollars ^-^

 

Hey, Duke, where did you get this list? I'm now wondering if it wouldn't be cheaper for me to just have my TZ keyboard replaced here in America, instead of having Dynamism ship it all the way back to Japan.

If this is Sony's own service center, it's certainly a palatable price.

 

Hello

I guess it will be much cheaper. Even if you have a japanese model sony US repair center accept's repair but it will not be covered by warranty not unless you have a VOS warranty(Overseas Warranty).

 

Yes, but we still have not heard from Duke2007. Will PM if no response is got from this bump.

 

sorry im having trouble finding it again :\ ill post if i find it...

 

What looking for disassembly manual for an Fz because im looking for it also so you could purchased a keyboard unit and you can manually replace it.

 

I bought my SZ in Thailand, which came with the Thai/English keyboard, and asked for an English only keyboard. I was quoted $60 for the keyboard only, no colour specified and without installation.

 

Let me correct my previous post, $60 was for the keyboard and installation.

 

hmm yes 60 for keyboard, but for palm rests ect... as well?

 

No you don't need that, the keyboard comes out by itself.