Lenovo y710 and y510 Replacing Keyboard

Recently I came across a Lenov0 Y710 gaming version laptop with a broken keyboard. A quick look at the machine and I could see that this keyboard was held in place by 4 screws and a by some clips. Unlike other IBM thinkpad and Lenovo models this model(Y710) and the (Y510) do not have replacement keyboard parts available for purchase. The approved way to have this keyboard replaced is to send it to Lenova who will replace it for around 150-170$.

Looking at similar Lenovo models it turns out that although they don’t officially sell this replacement keyboard – another Lenovo keyboard is identical and works great.

To replace this keyboard look for a keyboard with a part number 39T7417.¬† Strangely if ask Lenovo they state that this keyboard is not compatible Рwhen in reality it is identical and works great.

I found this part from laptopexperts.com and from buy.com http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=212000765&listingid=51020421

Order Details:
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Quantity: 1
Item: Laptop Keyboard
(39T7417)
Unit Price: $35.10
Total Price: $35.10
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sub total: $35.10
shipping: $12.24
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total: $47.34

As you can see from my order receipt that 47.34 looks a lot better than 150-170$ from Lenovo, plus you don’t have to ship anything in and do not have to wait 2 weeks.

Keyboard is a perfect match.