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Question posted by debaser4 on October 13th, 2011

Will Swapping Laptop Keyboard Work?

originally non- backlit keyboard that i would like to swap out for a BACKLIT keyboard on my dell studio 1749 laptop. will it work?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on October 13th, 2011 1:08 PM
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Unlikely.  The backlighting needs power and unless there is a connector to provide it the backlight will not work.  An upgrade like this may require more work than you want. 


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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20

... Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 276

...U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Enter the system setup program (see "...Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working...
Setup Guide - Page 5

...the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 ...Multimedia Controls 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 7

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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or ...
Setup Guide - Page 9

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Setup Guide - Page 11

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Setup Guide - Page 12

...require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery ...files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 13

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Setup Guide - Page 14

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Setup Guide - Page 16

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Setup Guide - Page 18

... an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set ...or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a...
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Setup Guide - Page 30

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Setup Guide - Page 31

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Setup Guide - Page 40

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