Replacement keyboard for laptop

I have an HP DM3, I think its the 1030US model. I play some games and I've noticed some key stickage, so I am contemplating replacing the keyboard. I see some online as cheap as under $40.

My question is, I see the DM3 1130US has a backlit keyboard. Can the backlit keyboard be installed in the 1030 that never had a backlit keyboard, or would this be a waste of money?

hewlett-packard hp backlit dm3 keyboard laptop backlight replacement

asked Feb 21 '11 at 02:43

Duodave
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Take it out, run water on it (immerse it), let it dry for 24 hours, reinstall it...

(They aren't tough to take out, check out the videos below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIi6SiQw3k&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qRpz177gZ4&feature=related

answered Feb 21 '11 at 02:46

_GTech
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edited Feb 21 '11 at 02:56

I did take the laptop apart and was able to fix one of my stuck keys, but the components are so close together I don't think it would be a good idea to submerse it. I still am wondering about the backlit keyboard replacement.

(Feb 21 '11 at 17:12) Duodave

Obviously you will want to remove the keyboard all together, outside of the laptop, to run water over it...

By submerge I mean put it under running watter, but again, you have to take the keyboard out of the laptop..

(Feb 21 '11 at 17:32) _GTech

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