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Backlit Key Board for Insprion 15R SE
Hey all,
I have just ordered a new Insprion 15R SE from the Dell online store. Due for
delivery Tuesday :emotion-2:
I got a good deal so decided to purchase. One of my "wants" was a
backlit keyboard, and on the Dell UK website it’s noted as an optional extra.
I opted for the i7 version, which, to my disbelief, is not available with the
keyboard upgrade! Only on the i5 version... I spoke with a Dell representative
who said it just wasn’t available for that version. Very strange...
Anyway, I am very confident that this can be upgraded once I receive the laptop. Does
anyone:
A) know the part number(s)
B) where to buy it? (not listed on Dell parts website).
C) have a suitable installation guide?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Andrew
Shakeystevo
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October 21st, 2012 14:00
It's the Inspiron R Special Edition 7520 (i7 3612QM)
Thanks,
Andrew
Lain1
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October 21st, 2012 14:00
there is many versions of 15R, could you be more clear?
who knows I get the part that you will need to buy the keyboard
Lain1
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October 21st, 2012 14:00
you have this option: 09MN92.
for you know if your laptop has input to backlight, remove the keyboard and check if the motherboard has some like this
Shakeystevo
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October 21st, 2012 15:00
Ok thanks.
Any idea where I would find a guide to remove the keyboard?
Andrew
Shakeystevo
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October 21st, 2012 15:00
Thanks for the quick response.
I assume it does but ill check when I get it through.
Would Dell sell me this part direct or will I have to go to a 3rd party supplier?
Thanks,
Andrew
Lain1
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October 21st, 2012 15:00
it's easy to remove the keyboard.
Release the four latches securing the keyboard using a plastic scribe. (1. esc 2 among F5 and F6 3 F11 4 Delete)
Slide the keyboard up and turn it over.
Open the keyboard cable securing clip and disconnect the keyboard cable
Note: When re-connecting the cable, ensure that the stripes are facing upward.
I will find a guide explaining it and I will post here
Edit: link of guide to remove the keyboard
http://files.sotmarket.ru/instr/notebook/dell/dell_inspiron_7520_7520_9124_1.pdf
Lain1
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October 21st, 2012 15:00
I don't know that the Dell sell separated keyboard,
Enter in contact with the Dell e ask that they sell keyboard separated.
sorry for my english because I'm from Brazil.
Shakeystevo
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October 21st, 2012 23:00
That's great thanks!
Shakeystevo
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October 30th, 2012 01:00
Hi,
Received the laptop and its really good :)
deff still want this backlit keyboard tho...
Does anyone have the part number(s)??? Spoke with someone on Dell chat and was told it wasn't available... it must be! even if its via a 3rd party.
thanks,
Andrew
Shakeystevo
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November 6th, 2012 01:00
Someone must be able to help with this...?
Dell, can you assist? at least by providing the correct part number...
Tried a few third party part suppliers but no luck...
Cheers,
Andrew
Shakeystevo
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November 8th, 2012 08:00
Found the part number myself - thanks for nothing Dell!
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May 23rd, 2013 07:00
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