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    Backlit keyboard on Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q885?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Jar12ro, Oct 26, 2010.

  1. Jar12ro

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    Hey everyone, I'm going to be getting a Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q885 (whenever it arrives in the mail...) and apparently it doesn't have a backlit keyboard. I was wondering, could I remove the stock keyboard and replace it with a backlit one? If I can, where can I find the parts to install it? Thanks in advance guys!
     
    Jar12ro, Oct 26, 2010
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    I am also interested in this. It would be nice to save some money and get the 885 instead of jumping about $500 just to have the backlit keyboard! I found some on ebay for around $45. I think the keyboards are the same and the function keys should have the illumination keys on all variants of the x505. The only think i wonder is if it would be a direct swap of the keyboard and if it work without updating anything?? Hopefully someone knows!
     
    sd2602, Nov 6, 2010
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  3. tuηay

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    tuηay, Nov 8, 2010
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