Customer Reviews

Laptop Keyboard for Dell Inspiron 6000 9200 9300

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

1. the ribbon cable on the keyboard looks to the side of it, whereas in my inspiron 9300 the connector is at the bottom of the keyboard. Had to twist the cable a little to get it to the connector slot.
2. the keyboard didn't quite close down after doing this, because the ribbon cable wouldn't fold
3. It didn't work, anyway...probably a defective unit.

on the native keyboard the ribbon cable goes straight down, directly to the connector slot.

Had to replace the keyboard on my Inspiron 6000 after I spilled liquid on my old one, and this replacement fit perfectly. Looking at them side by side they looked identical, so as far as I can tell it seems like the genuine thing. Very happy with it.

The keyboard looks like it fits in perfectly, which it does until you try to connect it. It seemed like a plastic connection piece at the end of the ribbon is missing. So it can't be used because you can't connect it to the board. Well at least not on a Dell Inspiron 9300.

The keyboard I received does not match description nor does it match the picture. key pattern is different, shape is different, mounting holes are different.

This keyboard was just what I needed. A near exact replacement for a failed laptop, saving a client much needed cash in a strapped economy. I would say my only (VERY MINOR) complaint would be the lack of installation instructions. I have enough experience in repairs to know how to install keyboards but the lack of instructions might cause less experienced DIY'ers to send the item back thinking it was wrong fit. The Dell Insspiron 6000 has an adapter you have to swap to make this work whihc is not the sellers fault but even Dell doesn't mention removing the adapter to put a new board in. I blame Dell not the maker of the replacement keyboard for poor documentation, I just wanted to say something about it for others to know. The adapter requires you to pop the tabs open slightly on the side of the ribbon in order to remove old ribbon and snap back in place after installing new one. Overall easy replacement, thank you.

This was a good replacement keyboard. It fit my Dell Inspiron 9300 just fine. I do have an issue with it: it doesn't have the same feel as my previous keyboard. The keys aren't as "chicketly" as before.

For those having issues with the ribbon cable not being on the right spot, contact your seller and ask specifically where the ribbon cage is - also ensure that, if the keyboard doesn't work, it is returnable.

If you need help figuring out how to install the keyboard, I used these two resources:
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Bought it to replace my Inspiron 9200's keyboard but there was no use to it. Although the size was a perfect fit the ribbon cable on the keyboard had a connector which wasn't needed (as someone said, on the native keyboard the ribbon cable goes straight down, directly to the connector slot) and even after carefully removing it without damaging the actual thing and making it go in place (which by the way had to be done by twisting the cable around) many keys wouldn't work.

no instructions and most keys don't work.
seemed to be used also. some stains on the keys. i will be returning right away.

This is an excellent product. It has a low price, fast shipping, and easy to install. I would definately recommend this product.

The item shipped promptly, however I was sent the wrong item. While I did receive a laptop keyboard, it was not what was pictured and is not compatible with an Inspiron 9300.

Praveen from customer care was most helpful in refunding my order and waiving shipping charges on the replacement. Amazon's customer service was stellar as always, but I cannot say the same for SunValleytek's shipping department.

Edit: Replacement ALSO does not fit the Inspiron 9300! The replacement sent from another 3rd party retailer (Deal Heros, LLC) was the exact same keyboard initially sent to me. To clarify the keyboards sent to me, are not for Inspiron 9300s. This isn't just an issue of missing the connector at the end of the ribbon cable. The keyboards sent are, in fact, smaller and of a different configuration.

I finally was able to order one from yet another Amazon retailer that actually works with my laptop: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NPX6YS/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details