T430 Keyboard switch

Hello everyone,
I am considering purchasing the t430. The only problem I have is that I live in Canada and I would like to get the French AZERTY keyboard instead of the french acnor or the french canadian QWERTY keyboard on it. Does anybody know if it is possible to order it with the french keyboard in canada? Or can i buy the t430 and then take it to someone to replace the keyboard?
Thanks for your help.
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Hey Nero1,
From my data base search I can't see any part or fru number for a keyboard of the type you want. I would recommand talking to sales and seeing what they can do for you. If you could post back and let me know how it went that would be great.
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Good Afternoon Guenst,
If you have replaced the keyboard and you are still having a problem you may want to send your system in for repair at the depot.
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The repair depot might be able to better pinpoint and fix your keyboard issue.
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