ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2nd Gen US keyboard type

Hi I have an X1 2nd Generation 20A7 and I have a french version of the keyboard where the esc is written as Echap.Which are the US compatible keyboards for my laptop?Can you give me some FRUs or any other codes so I can find it?Is there any compatibility with the backlit that I have to be carefullDoes lenovo sell those keyboards?Thanks

Good day.
You can find keyboard assembly FRU P/Ns in this parts listing:
https://download.lenovo.com/parts/ThinkPad/x1_carbon_gen2_fru_bom_20150616.pdf
The keyboard and bezel look like they are all one assembly.
I've ordered parts through the maintenance parts portal. Not sure about international ordering/shipping, though.
http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/default/PromotionDisplay?promoName=parts_r&catalogId=-840&storeId=260785&langId=-1
Hope this helps.
Regards.

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+15. Hopefully you will get a successful message.+
+16. The correct drivers(s) are now installed.+
+17. Start up iTunes, and see if you iPod is detected again.+
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Sometimes this works:
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Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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- Restore from backup. See:
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If not then contact the Pioneer. Maybe there is a firmware update available for the car system.
Yes, other users have reported that updated to iOS 4 broke compatibility with some care systems.

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