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    Swap Fn and Ctrl Keys

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by krdvg, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. zfactor

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    lol that actually looks almost like a msi
     
    zfactor, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. kingtron

    kingtron Notebook Consultant

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    check this out , how msi 1651 will looks like with a white keybaord:
    [​IMG]
    MS-1651 with LG E500 keybaord Ugly, Huh? :p

    LG E500 Keybaord:-
    [​IMG]

    msi keyboard:-
    [​IMG]
    But GX620-150 will by nice with the white keyboard
    [​IMG]
     
    kingtron, Mar 26, 2009
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  3. sikyon

    sikyon Notebook Enthusiast

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    This has been tested and works for GX620 right?
     
    sikyon, Apr 2, 2009
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  4. RayanMX

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    Wow, I like the all white version a lot!!!

    Good photoshop job!!!
     
    RayanMX, Apr 2, 2009
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  5. Maniatiko

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    I have a GX630
    Can you people help me, link me to what to download so that my FN & Ctrl keys are swapped?
     
    Maniatiko, Apr 4, 2009
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  6. rxdrdwzr

    rxdrdwzr Newbie

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    I just tried it with the "MS-1651_BKM431.zip" posted by TRF-Inferno on 03-01-2009, 11:43 PM http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=357448 and it's working great.

    Tested my laptop for an hour or so: The touch buttons (stop, play, bluetooth, wireless antenna, etc.) are still working. The touch pad and left/right buttons are also working fine.
     
    rxdrdwzr, Apr 6, 2009
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  7. rxdrdwzr

    rxdrdwzr Newbie

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    Here are screenshots with full instructions for removing and re-attaching the keys. I did this on my MSI MS-1651 (GX620).

    [​IMG]

    (Click on attached thumbnail below if above image does not appear)
     

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    rxdrdwzr, Apr 7, 2009
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  8. Genna

    Genna Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice job, rxdrdwzr.
    Sorry if this question reapears, but is there a such swap for MS-1722 ID2. I read here that somebody tried such swap, but with ID1, and there were a lot of troubles. So if there is, please link it to me.
    I also read that there is modded firmware for ID2, but it's not working - it messes up something with touch buttons on the panel.
     
    Genna, Apr 7, 2009
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  9. kingtron

    kingtron Notebook Consultant

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    @rxdrdwzr

    Good Job
     
    kingtron, Apr 7, 2009
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  10. PurpleSkyz

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    well, cheers all, I get to swap my gx720 FN and CTRl key, (physically, and bios wise).
    that was driving me mad lol.
     
    PurpleSkyz, Apr 7, 2009
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  11. Genna

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    So, whitch EC have you used to do that on gx720 (MS-1722 ID2)?
     
    Genna, Apr 8, 2009
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  12. PurpleSkyz

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    the one thats on the first page of this post.
     
    PurpleSkyz, Apr 8, 2009
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  13. Supadan

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    I know this is really old...but what do i do if i have 64 bit windows 7 and the file won't execute on this? Is there anyway to bypass this?
     
    Supadan, Jul 6, 2009
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  14. CVonV

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    CVonV, Jul 6, 2009
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  15. Supadan

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    Can someone teach me how to execute this file? I have a MSI gt627 and i a
    m desperate to get these keys switched. Can someone LPESAEE teach me??
     
    Supadan, Jul 8, 2009
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  16. animaleyes76

    animaleyes76 Notebook Consultant

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    use this guide to create a bootable usb

    copy the files from the modded ec firmware you have onto the usb stick then boot from the usb stick and execute the bat file :)
     
    animaleyes76, Aug 5, 2009
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  17. nacr05

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    nacr05, Aug 5, 2009
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  18. insanechinaman

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    Does anyone know if the EC Firmware provided earlier will work with the MSI GT735?
     
    insanechinaman, Aug 15, 2009
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  19. Malarowski

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    Can I install this firmware 'on top' of the firmware I used to enable the turbo button? Or are they exclusive?

    P.S. I am running a Force 3551 (MS-1651). ;)
     
    Malarowski, Oct 13, 2009
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  20. Cobra03

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    You just install this firmware, It will erase the old firmware and write the new. I did it to my GX720. The directions that nacr05 provided are very helpful.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 13, 2009
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  21. Malarowski

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    Yes, but will this make the Turbo mode unusable? That is my concern. Or does this have the turbo mode unlocker included and covers both?
     
    Malarowski, Oct 13, 2009
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  22. Cobra03

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    The turbo will work just like it did before.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 14, 2009
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  23. Malarowski

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    Fantastic. Thanks a lot. Solves a huge problem! :)
     
    Malarowski, Oct 14, 2009
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  24. godlyatheist

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    Sorry for bumping an old thread, I just did the swap for the fn and ctrl key today (physically and firmware). It works but I have 2 little problems after the mod. The wireless sensor button has no effect now, it can't turn the wireless off. The "Turbo Battery" ECO mode no longer turns off Aero. Has anyone experienced this? I used the firmware linked on the first page.
     
    godlyatheist, Mar 23, 2010
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  25. caiyixian

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    Sorry for bumping up an old thread too, but is there any way to go about swapping the Fn and Ctrl keys for a GX640? I've searched and searched for answers to no avail.
     
    caiyixian, Jun 25, 2010
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  26. Ghola

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    may the thread gods have mercy on your soul......
     
    Ghola, Jun 25, 2010
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