Dell Inspiron 1720

groverk · 10-03-2011, 09:38 PM

Does anyone know if the backlit keyboard (PM318) is compatible with my laptop (Inspiron 1720). I currently have the non-backlit version (UW739).

The PM318 has an extra flat ribbon on the left under-side. The UW739 does not have the flat ribbon.

Mihael Keehl · 10-04-2011, 12:58 AM

Well, I remember reading on this board when I was trying to find one for the Inspiron 1520, that the keyboard was swappable and it worked fine, however, it's just that it won't light up which sort of defeats the purpose. Unless you can find a method in order to power it?

DR650SE · 10-04-2011, 01:42 PM

If it's anything like the Alienware keyboards, there are seperate ribbons. One for the keyboard itself to be functional, and the other smaller ribbon for the LED backlights. My guess is that it would be a no go as there is no LED controller on the motherboard, and no where to plug the LED ribbon into.