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    Keyboard Installation R1 (Same as R2?)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by gandalftheking, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. gandalftheking

    gandalftheking Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all

    First post so fingers crossed!

    I recently got a second hand M11X R1, and am just starting to feel my way around it. It's a German keyboard which I can live with, but ideally would like to replace it with a UK keyboard.

    I can source a R2 backlit keyboard for around £30 from ebay (If anyone knows of anywhere cheaper / better please let me know), but can someone tell me if the fixings are the same for the R2 as the R1 keyboard? I just don't want to waste my time and money if the R2 keyboard won't fit my R1.

    Many Thanks
     
    gandalftheking, Apr 8, 2011
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  2. DrGoodvibes

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    It's not the same layout as the cable faces the other direction when mounted. Ribbon cable looks the same though.
     
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  4. gandalftheking

    gandalftheking Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry, but is that a definitive no? i.e. I'll need to source a R1 keyboard?
    Thanks
     
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  5. gandalftheking

    gandalftheking Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone? Sorry for bump, but need to solve this one...
     
    gandalftheking, Apr 10, 2011
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    mohaa7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just get an R1 keyboard.
    There is no point getting an R2 keyboard when you don't know whether it will fit.
    I noticed that the keyboard price is pretty expensive so no point risking !
    If you want to know whether there is any difference between the two, why not call technical support for a firm answer?
     
    mohaa7, Apr 10, 2011
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  7. gandalftheking

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    fair point, its just that only aftermarket ones i can find are r2's, but thanks.
     
    gandalftheking, Apr 10, 2011
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    In the R2 cable turned in another direction. You can not install it.
     
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    Thanks dyriax. If anyone knows of a source for R1 UK keyboards, plse let me know, otherwise - thanks all!
     
    gandalftheking, Apr 10, 2011
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