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    [ASK] Replace lenovo Z series keyboard with Y series backlight keyboard

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by fidfidelis97, Nov 23, 2012.

  1. fidfidelis97

    fidfidelis97 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I have lenovo Z480 notebook, I want to ask is some one trying to replace lenovo Z series keyboard with Y series backlight keyboard ?
    In my case I want to replace Z480 keyboard with Y480 backlight keyboard, please someone tell me its work or not
    thanks :)
     
    fidfidelis97, Nov 23, 2012
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    fidfidelis97 Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump :tongue:
     
    fidfidelis97, Nov 23, 2012
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    Vipervlv, Nov 28, 2012
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    You may end up doing what I am for my older laptop that I'm planning to retrofit with a newer back lit keyboard; find a 5v source and wire up the back lighting to that.....
     
    great white, Nov 28, 2012
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