Where to Buy Replacement Dell Laptop Keyboard (VIC)

MrHyde on 01/10/2017 - 09:38
Last edited 01/10/2017 - 11:10 by 1 other user

Hi,

Some keys on my Dell laptop have stopped working. I have tried to reset the keyboard cable, but no luck. I think I need a new keyboard. I've had a look at ebay and I can get one for $19 from overseas; but they'll take upto mid October to get here.

Does anyone know any local Vic shops where I can pop in and get the keyboard for about $25 - $30? Staticice has not been very useful. I can use an external USB keyboard at the moment; but am flying to BNE on Tuesday and don't want to carry an external keyboard with me. Actually, if there is a shop in BNE I can get the keyboard, that might be acceptable as well.

Cheers,
MrHyde

Edit* - Laptop model number is Inspiron 15 3000 Series (#3542)
Edit** - Found a place in Reservior (Broadway Computers) that has them for $35. Unfortunately closed today, might have to see if I can get it tomorrow.

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  Mary Poppins on 01/10/2017 - 10:07

  Could you get a 2nd hand one to tide you over til the eBay one arrives?

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  Presence on 01/10/2017 - 10:57

  +2

  If it's $19 on eBay overseas you're going to have a very hard time finding it locally for $25.

  Maybe edit your post to include the model number of the laptop.

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  altomic on 01/10/2017 - 12:26

  +2

  what about a bluetooth/dongle small keyboard. target sells them for ~$15 (at least did sell them - don't know if they still do). it's a regular keyboard but laptop size. and wireless. so it looks "techy"

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    MrHyde on 01/10/2017 - 12:46

    That could be a nice temporary option. Thanks for the idea.

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  altomic on 01/10/2017 - 20:55

  if you want the cheapest then Aliexpress has them for US$8.94 delivered - english+ russian keyboard

  or just English for US$10.80 delivered

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  twister292 on 02/10/2017 - 01:30

  How about a foldable/ultra compact kb?

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  [Deactivated] on 13/10/2017 - 12:26

  http://au-pc-part.com/ This is where my work sources most their replacement keyboards from. It's express shipping, usually free (depending on product).

  Edit: Also various other suppliers, but they usually get them in by order. The above is the main one if we need some quick and/or cheap bulk stock.