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    genuine or aftermarket Sony Z keyboard assembly???

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by eivved, Apr 7, 2011.

  1. eivved

    eivved Notebook Geek

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    I'm currently in search for a keyboard assembly for my VGN-Z520N and came accross one for VGN Z890 in eBay.

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    The left shift button is shorter and has an extra button beside it. The Enter button is larger than the ones I've seen.

    I googled images of Z890 and saw that the keys should be similar to my Z520N.

    I asked the seller about it and he replied it's an 'international keyboard' and it fits his Z890 fine.

    Any thoughts?
     
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    ota-con Notebook Deity

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    The keyboard should work with your VGN-Z.
    The layout is a UK keyboard layout.
     
    ota-con, Apr 7, 2011
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  3. xxGenericSNxx

    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    It's also genuine. I doubt anyone makes aftermarket keyboards for such a niche computer.
     
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    Thanks for your replies!
     
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    Yes, it should work.
     
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    eivved Notebook Geek

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    One more question, am I correct to assume that the ribbon connector would not work if I hook it to my Z520N keyboard assembly due to the difference of the keyboard layout?
     
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    It should work without problems.
     
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    eivved Notebook Geek

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    OK. That's good to know. I'm not feeling the UK keyboard layout. I just hope that the keyboard issues that I'm having is due to a broken ribbon cable. If that's the case, I'll just get the ribbon cable included with this item and attach it to the Z520N keyboard assembly.

    Thanks again!
     
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    Is the ribbon not available for purchase by itself on the secondary market?
     
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    I got the keyboard assembly with the ribbon cable for $45. Keyboard alone and labor where I live costs $55.

    I also broke the clip underneath the Caps key and needs to be replaced. I think it'll cost me more to 2 separate items because of shipping and tedious to look for both parts.
     
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    Ah gotcha. You got a great price then! Good luck with the repair.
     
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    Good luck!
     
    ota-con, Apr 8, 2011
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