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    Black Keyboard on my 1420

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by millermagic, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I bought two of the keyboards for $26 shipped on ebay. I got the one on my 1420 and soon I'll be getting the one on my 1520.

    I don't know which manufacturer this is, but this black keyboard is MUCH better than the one on my 1420 and 100000x better than the one on my 1520.

    I ended up loosing one keyboard screw :/

    Excuse the poor quality of the photos, I got something on the lens of my camera and it wont come off.

    Pictures!
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    millermagic, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Thanks

    here is the original:
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    millermagic, Aug 4, 2008
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    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    It looks nice! How is the feel compared to the original keyboard?
     
    mystery905, Aug 4, 2008
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Compared to the 1420 keyboard that came with the laptop, it is much firmer. And the 1520 keyboard, even moreso.

    Looking at them I think the black keyboards are manufactured by Sunrex and the 1420 keyboard is Darfon. I'll check the 1520 manufacturer
     
    millermagic, Aug 4, 2008
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  5. str355

    str355 Notebook Enthusiast

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    that looks good :)

    i think i'm going to put a black keyboard in my 1330
     
    str355, Aug 4, 2008
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    myrcgarage Notebook Consultant

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    The problem with black keyboard is that after a while, they are worn out - like shiny surface for the most used keys. With silver keyboard, I haven't noticed any yet.
     
    myrcgarage, Aug 5, 2008
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  7. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    it looks surprisingly "in place" with the rest of the notebook than i expected! Nice!
     
    Tricks., Aug 5, 2008
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Nice job! The black keyboard looks better than the original grey that Dell uses on them.
     
    Forte, Aug 5, 2008
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    I think its super duper. Nice job. Shiny don' matter to me either, sometimes broken on is nice.
     
    mgh_a1, Aug 5, 2008
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  10. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Yup, had that problem with my thinkpad. If one is OCD enough, they can move the keys around as they wear to get even wear.


    I think it goes along well with the matte screen and vista
     
    millermagic, Aug 5, 2008
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    darkunitzero, Aug 6, 2008
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  12. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Nice work, really sets off the 1420, very distinctive!

    I like it.
     
    moon angel, Aug 6, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    millermagic, Aug 7, 2008
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