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    MSI GT80 Titan MODs

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Cormogram, Jan 28, 2015.

  1. Cormogram

    Cormogram Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys!

    I'd like to know about your general ideas for mods of the GT80.

    Currently I'm looking into keyboard mods, such as:
    1. Layout conversion: key caps repositioning for conversion into different layouts (QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY, etc.)
    2. Noise dampening: o-ring installation to reduce noise of the Cherry MX switches

    In my search for silent keyboards I've just stumbled upon the Matias Quiet Pro[1] -- so far the less noisy of the mechanical keyboards that I've found.

    Do you know of any other (almost) silent keyboards?

    Would it be possible to adapt the Quiet Pro into a GT80?

    Would it be possible to convert the GT80 keyboard into a Quiet Pro or one of similar noise level?

    [1] Matias Quiet Pro keyboard - the world's quietest mechanical keyboard
     
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    I would be interested in a whole keyboard and touchpad replacement(removal), as I find the lack of a left-side windows key annoying, the duplicate \ keys to be redundant, and the touchpad is totally useless to me, and much better served with a full numeric keypad. Any ideas?

    p.s. I already have a bunch of clear silicone o-rings on the way to silence the keyboard a bit more.
     
    GrimmGames, May 18, 2015
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    I could think of a personalized membrane to put over the touchpad, to make it more like a full fledged numeric pad. the idea is to give you some sort of haptic feedback along with physical boundaries between keys.

    You can switch the windows key and FN key on BIOS, and I assume physically as well, to get back your left side windows key.
     
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    They are standard switches and caps so you can do whatever you do to a regular mechanical keyboard.

    You get a cap remover which is even better.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 19, 2015
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    Did anyone find an aftermarket haptics motor that fits the gt80? I want to put one in the laptop when I buy it.

    Thanks,
    Mason
     
    mason2smart, Oct 11, 2015
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    I haven't seen one that is available, but if you find anything one one, let me know.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Oct 11, 2015
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    [​IMG]
     
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  11. zziplex

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    Sorry....for what it is used?
     
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  12. mason2smart

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    I believe the photo shows a haptics device hooked into the touchpad. It's supposed to give feedback when you use the numpad to let u know it registered a tap
     
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    It was originally in the prototype - msi supposedly left the wiring in place for it - Majster is the only person I know of who has successfully implemented it in his gt80
     
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    Id like to disable the LED strip above the keyboard. The Steelseries software doesnt seem to support the option. Ive taken appart the laptop and cant find a wiring harness. Has anyone seen a cable for it / found a software option?

    Thanks
     
    Peterjm, Oct 15, 2015
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