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    Replacing the keyboard on an XPS M1330 with that of another model

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by arjie, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. arjie

    arjie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, everyone,

    I've had a loose 'h' key for the past month, and about a week ago the damn thing broke off (one of the little handles is broken). I'd been using it by typing on the little rubber button that was still there because I haven't had the time to replace it. About 5 minutes ago, that came off (I type h by holding that thing in place :D), so now I have to get a replacement keyboard. I'm out of warranty so I'll have to pay.

    On the Internet I've read that you can replace the XPS M1330 keyboard with a Vostro 1400's. I'd like to do this because I want a black keyboard :)

    1. Is this really possible? I've looked it up on these very forums and apparently it _will_ work!
    2. Will Dell sell me a Vostro keyboard?
    3. Is it okay to just get the ones off eBay?
    4. Does anyone know a store in India (apart from Dell) where I can get either keyboard?
     
    arjie, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    1.Yes
    2.Yes
    3.Yes
    4. cant help your there.. :D

    How to replace keys


    Keyboard black UK http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-new-NEW-Dell-Vostro-1400-1500-YR959-UK-Keyboard_W0QQitemZ120406937427QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=item1c08d00f53


    french
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dell-1420-Vos...rComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=item29ff1538f2

    USA
    http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...ice&_odkw=Dell+Vostro+1400+keyboard&_osacat=0
     
    BlackRussian, Nov 17, 2009
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  3. arjie

    arjie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a lot, BlackRussian. Unfortunately, I'll have to wait weeks for it to arrive internationally (and pay loads for shipping) so I just decided to buy Dell's Extended Warranty and get them to replace the keyboard. Also, they said that the JM 629 Vostro 1400 keyboard wasn't available. Pity.

    I think I'll buy one anyway.
     
    arjie, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. BlackRussian

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    NP good luck :)
     
    BlackRussian, Nov 18, 2009
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