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    Black keyboard for Inspiron 1720?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ag76, Jan 29, 2012.

  1. Ag76

    Ag76 Notebook Consultant

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    Has anyone installed a black keyboard in their Inspiron 1720 and can give me the part number? I've found black keyboards on eBay and the internet, but they seem to have conflicting part numbers although they look correct in photos. I've also seen black keyboards listed on eBay to fit both the Inspiron and Vostro 1720, while another source says they're not interchangeable. So before I order one, I'd prefer to know I have the correct part number, if there is one. I guess I could order a silver one, but if I'm going to replace it, I think black would look good for a change.
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Inspiron 1720 = Vostro 1700, you should be able to get that FRU and swap them.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 30, 2012
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    Thanks...that will help.
     
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    I can now say for sure that the keyboard from a Vostro 1700 will work fine in an Inspiron 1720. And the black keyboard looks good too.
     
    Ag76, Feb 3, 2012
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