Can I replace the keys on a MB air with keys of a different style?

So I'm in the market for a MBA, but I'm not the hugest fan of the keyboard. What I am a huge fan of is this: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB110LL/B?fnode=MTY1NDA1Mg . I type on this keyboard every day, and it has quite literally become the highlight of my day. Something about it is just so... intuitive. For those who haven't used it, it uses the same key style as the white MacBooks of old, but with a metal background.
My question is this: can I replace the stock keycaps on the MBA with the ones from the other Apple Keyboard?
Will this require an extensive amount of service from Apple, or can I do it myself?
Any and all help is appreciated- thanks for reading.

I wouldnt suggest doing that type of modification.  Apple will not do that for you.  If you are intent on that keyboard and your MB Air has bluetooth spend the extra $20 and get the wireless one.

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