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    Anyone thought to change the 1651's keyboard?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Wii60, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. Wii60

    Wii60 Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone tried to do a modification to change out the keyboard on the 1651? I just ordered mine, but am a little apprehensive about that layout. It seems like you may be able to get another MSI keyboard of the same interface, plug it in and go.

    Or am I just insane? Either way, looking forward to my first MSI!
     
    Wii60, Dec 17, 2008
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    blahteeb Notebook Guru

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    If you are referring to the U.K. layout, then yes, there are U.S. layouts. FrostyComputers has a keyboard you can swap into the laptop.
     
    blahteeb, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. Wii60

    Wii60 Notebook Guru

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    Can you toss me a link? I can't find it.
     
    Wii60, Dec 18, 2008
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    Sorry, I don't think they have it on the site.

    I believe you have to call and ask for it. The guy can help you out with the swapping if you need. The truth is, only a handful of companies/sites are authorized dealers of MSI, so you won't find the keyboard much anywhere else.

    The main site is http://www.frostycomputers.com
     
    blahteeb, Dec 20, 2008
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    Jernkar Notebook Consultant

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    RK Computers( http://www.rkcomputer.net/rkcnotebooks/) can get MSI parts. They were able to get me a mainboard and lid for a laptop. Also I bought a new MSI keyboard on eBay from someone in Canada that had switched theirs to french or something.
     
    Jernkar, Dec 21, 2008
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