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    Keyboard/LED lighting Help

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by xXCorlisXx, Feb 19, 2012.

  1. xXCorlisXx

    xXCorlisXx Newbie

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    Hello, I recently had to replace my fan on my Alienware M11x r2. While doing that I accidentally tore the ribbon cable for the LED lighting in the keyboard. So now I'm in the dark.. :( Is there any way to replace just the cable for the LED? Or do I have to replace the whole keyboard? Or even better yet, is it possible to fix the tear? Thank you.
     
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  2. un4tural

    un4tural Notebook Evangelist

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    Fixing the tear - possible but not worth the effort really, would require some kick- equipment. not worth it
    Getting a new ribbon cable - i think the other end is soldered to the keyboard, so i doubt it.
    Buying new keyboard - YES pretty much the solution unless the above solution isn't valid.
     
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