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    M11X R3 ISO Keyboard to ANSI?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Faideelah, May 21, 2013.

  1. Faideelah

    Faideelah Notebook Consultant

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    I found a good deal on an M11x R3, but the keyboard layout is in ISO(UK format). Would I be able to buy a new keyboard with the US layout and swap it in?
     
    Faideelah, May 21, 2013
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    un4tural Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, easily. Undo screws under battery and power button bezel direct switch.
     
    un4tural, May 21, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Yes, you should be able to do it without any issues.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 24, 2013
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  4. Faideelah

    Faideelah Notebook Consultant

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    Well, the swap was pretty easy. I bought the R1 keyboard though and the lights do not correspond with the Command Center's colors. For example, if I chose the keyboard lights to be red in Command Center, the keyboard might change to green or some weird color. The R1 ribbons on the back are also faced the wrong way. I just bent them so they faced the right way.
     
    Faideelah, Jun 4, 2013
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