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Adding a backlit keyboard to 17r (n7110)
Hi I just recently purchased a 17r 2nd gen and I love
the performance and style but I just wish it had a backlit keyboard, knowing it
was not in the customization features I was wondering if I could purchase a XPS
17 (L702X) and replace my default keyboard. I just know if the motherboard has
the same connection and if the LED’s would work. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Inspiron7110
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July 3rd, 2013 12:00
Cool! Yeah, do let everyone know how it goes as people are still finding this thread!
DELL-Appu S
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July 3rd, 2013 15:00
Hi Ham Slice,
I am glad that everything worked out in a positive way. Thank you for sharing the information, I am sure this will helps the other users.
Inspiron7110
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August 30th, 2013 09:00
I'm still here! :emotion-1: I get e-mail notifications.
You must have steady hands to employ the Dremel that close to the motherboard. :emotion-2:
RedRaiderDavid
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August 30th, 2013 12:00
I took the palm rest off before using the dremel.
Inspiron7110
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August 30th, 2013 20:00
XD
My subtle humor was lost in translation.
RedRaiderDavid
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September 2nd, 2013 14:00
The one I ordered was "Dell XPS 17 (L702X) / Vostro 3750 Laptop Keyboard with Backlight - 2WCP0 - Grade B". This is the reconditioned one, they also have new ones for about $15 more. The key is to look for XPS 17 (L702X). It is the same chassis as the N7110.
CPUSmith
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September 2nd, 2013 14:00
I cannot find the part that you got on parts-people.com - do you have the link or the part number?
Does anyone have a link to a keyboard that they got (and worked) with backlit?
keste1995
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January 7th, 2015 12:00
Bought mine new keyboard. Had to hack a bit of plastik buth it totaly fits and works perfectly:)
Broncnut
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November 24th, 2015 11:00
Thanx for your indepth research
Revolutionist
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December 4th, 2017 04:00
I hope you can answer 3 yeasrs latter. When i type N7110 backlit keyboard on all the pictures of actual keyboards I cannot see a second cabble hanging.Is it included in the keyboards?