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    Backlit keyboard in Inspiron 1545

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fb2, Feb 28, 2010.

  1. fb2

    fb2 Newbie

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    My employer had purchased me an Inspiron 1545 last month. I unfortunately had no choice in the model or options and I was hoping for a model with a backlit keyboard but did not receive one.

    Now my question, is it possible to put the backlit keyboard from a studio in my inspiron?

    I looked on ebay at a few pictures and the ribbon seems the same but there is also a small goldish ribbon next to it which i assume is for the lights, that im not sure the inspiron system board can accept. Is there anyway possible to make this work?

    Thanks.
     
    fb2, Feb 28, 2010
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  2. thauch

    thauch Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to know as well. I doubt I'll have a problem finding the right voltage on the board for the lights. I would just like to know if the ribbon cables for the actual keys is the same.

    Thanks!
     
    thauch, May 5, 2010
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  3. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    interesting idea. I will tag along to see how this turns out.
     
    billabong08, May 6, 2010
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  4. thauch

    thauch Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased a Studio 15 backlit keyboard on ebay and should receive it early next week. I will post pics of the install and the power source.
     
    thauch, May 6, 2010
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  5. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Anything new with this project?
     
    billabong08, May 17, 2010
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    Any update on this? I'm planning to do the same
     
    k10n9, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. JuanChiChi

    JuanChiChi Newbie

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    Well, so much for an update from thauch. :(
     
    JuanChiChi, Apr 22, 2011
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