Replace W520 keyboard with backlit W530 keyboard?

Is it possible to replace the keyboard on a W520 with an equivalent, backlit W530 keyboard?
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It is not possible to do a direct hardware replacement. The bezel is different and the scan codes for the keyboard (which are supported by the BIOS) are different on the keyboards.
W520, i7-2820QM, BIOS 1.42, 1920x1080 FHD, 32 GB RAM, 2000M NVIDIA GPU, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB SSD, Crucial M550 mSata 512GB, WD 2TB USB 3.0, eSata Plextor PX-LB950UE BluRay
W520, i7-2760QM, BIOS 1.42 1920x1080 FHD, 32 GB RAM, 1000M NVIDIA GPU, Crucial M500 480GB mSata SSD, Hitachi 500GB HDD, WD 2TB USB 3.0

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I have a w530 without the backlit keyboard, can I get a backlit keyboard and switch it over? Is the backlight integrated with the keybaord itself?
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Dear Customer,
Welcome and Thank you for posting your query on HP Support Forum
It looks like you are trying to replace the notebook keyboard with a backlit keyboard if its possible
We will surely assist you with this issue
As far as I know its only the top end models have that premium backlit feature. This is a Envy notebook feature and
we cant have the same backlit keyboard on a entry level notebook. You should also know that Notebooks are not open architecture like desktops, we cannot mix and match parts just as they can with the desktop PC environment.
We need to check if backlit keyboard feature is listed for your notebook in the service and maintenance guide or not.
If it is listed there is a chance that you can go for it. Its just that the motherboard has to have the ZIF connector for the ribbon cable that provides power to the backlight.
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Replace the stranded keyboard with backlit keyboard

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i want to replace my keyboard with a backlit keyboard on my hp envy touchsmart j040us. is it possible to do that ?

Pavan,
Yes it's possible.
Go through Page 22, 23 & 95 - 98 in this manual of your laptop for knowing which part number you've to order & search it through HP Part Surfer website or online stores : http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03733656.pdf
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Hi there:
Good news
Keyboard with backlight feature is available in few layouts, the part number would be similar to 698951-xxx.
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Hi there @vishnupraneethr
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
In answer to your request, I am attaching the HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide. Within you can find the procedure for replacing the keyboard correctly, as well as as the part numbers for the supported, compatible keyboards. Check on page 59 of the manual for the list of replacement keyboards, and the replacement procedure.
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Replace keyboard with backlit keyboard

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Replacing w530 US keyboard with UK one

I have bought a w530 in the US and wish to replace the keyboard with a proper UK one. The original US one was not backlit - can I just replace with a UK backlit one? Is the backlighting built into the keyboard?
Does it matter which I buy of these two? :-
04W3092 FRU CS12 B/L KBD UKE CHY
04W3166 FRU CS12 B/L KBD UKE SRX
Thanks.
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Well the part arrived and it was the right one, swapped out perfectly. The backlighting is aweome, well worth getting. Also the UK keyboard has a large Return key!!
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I want to replace my dv7-6199us standard keyboard with a backlit keyboard?

I need a backlit keyboard part number.
Can I replace my dv7-6199us standard keyboard with a backlit keyboard? I have looked in the dv7 "Maintenance and Service Guide" for the dv7 with no success. I found the same keyboard without backlight. I have noticed the backlit keyboards in dv7s made after mine but I don't know how to find the part number for that keyboard.
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Hi,
The keyboard alone won't do the job. You need the motherboard on your machine has light CONNECTORS for the keyboard. I don't think your machine has this type of motherboard therefore you have to looking for a right montherboard first.
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