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Is that possible that replace my laptop keyboard with backlite keyboard.   I have model ay019tu.  If possible what its cost will be. Any thoughts.

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Hi,

 

The whole series only has one option for keyboard:

 

Full-size "island style" keyboard with numeric keypad
TouchPad with multi-touch gestures enabled
Taps enabled by default
Support Modern Trackpad Gestures

 

Therefore no, you can replace because the motherboard does not have connectors for lights.

 

Option: USB LED light may help, such as

 

       http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/usb-led-light

 

Regards.

BH
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Hi,

 

The whole series only has one option for keyboard:

 

Full-size "island style" keyboard with numeric keypad
TouchPad with multi-touch gestures enabled
Taps enabled by default
Support Modern Trackpad Gestures

 

Therefore no, you can replace because the motherboard does not have connectors for lights.

 

Option: USB LED light may help, such as

 

       http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/usb-led-light

 

Regards.

BH
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