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    Studio 15 keyboard

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Clutch, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I have read this topic going many ways so I would like to know what is correct.

    Currently I have a Dell 1420
    Can it use the lights on a Studio 15 keyboard, they are the same size.
    Is there any other connectors that the 1420 does not have?
    Does this void warrenty. I think mine rean out but I still would like to know.


    Some say that the drivers are not in the PC. but arnt the drivers put into the device so couldn't one just down load the Studio 15 drivers?
    Isnt the BIOS the same (A09 (I think))
     
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  2. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Is the avatar Portnoy? (Sorry off topic) Actually, looks like too many cymbals for Portnoy, but kinda seems like his Tama from the Metropolis Pt. II days.
     
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Not a clue. just google drum set immage search (I am a jazz drummer and have a small set but thought this was kind of cool, he probible has rodies and a big cart the set never leaves).
    This image is more me


    now back to the topic any thoughts
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    I know, I'm a studio musician. (Drummer/Guitar Player)

    As for the keyboard, I thought the 1420 was a 14" Notebook? Do they use the same size keyboard?

    I'll Google a bit.

    *EDIT* After looking a little closer, it doesn't look like they are identical, but I could be wrong.
     
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  5. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Now I get it...NBR themesong writer


    the Dell 1525 1520 1420 and the xps 1330 xps 1530 all use the same keyboard. May be a diffrent color
     
    Clutch, Jul 31, 2008
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  6. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Oh, well then I'm probably wrong.
     
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  7. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I just want to know if the Studio 15's keyboard is compatible with a dell 1420 because I use my laptop in the dark alot and would really like those lights. Also it would be diffrent from everyone elses :)
     
    Clutch, Jul 31, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    There is a large topic in the Dell forums about this. The Studio keyboard should fit and work on the 1420. The connector for the keyboard is the same and the keyboard is the same size.

    However, there is an extra cable for the backlight that your 1420 will not have. Thus far, no one has been able to confirm or deny that the backlight will work on a computer that did not come with the backlight keyboard.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=274842
     
    millermagic, Jul 31, 2008
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  9. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Has anyone taken off the keyboard to check the connections?
     
    Clutch, Aug 1, 2008
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