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The original keyboard in a friend's old HP Pavilion DV-6 notebook computer finally quit working after about 7 years of continuous use. Rather than junk the computer (which he really likes for nostalgic reasons); I recommended we just invest the ~$16 or so that the new OEM keyboard cost on Ebay. For those unfamiliar with the term "OEM"...it means Original Equipment Manufacturer. The keyboard we purchased on Ebay was apparently just that; not a copy or "knockoff" product. I always like to stick with OEM replacement parts when I can get them at a good price. Doing so guarantees a proper fit and 100% functionality in the equipment being repaired. Assembly/disassembly (service manual) info for many computers is widely available on the Internet, for free in many cases. Although not the simplest computer to work on, the DV-6 is amenable to repairs of all sorts as long as one follows the service manual instructions. We actually completely stripped his computer down to the motherboard, to reapply fresh heatsink compound to the processor/bridge chips, completely clean out the fans and heat radiators, etc. Had we not done all of that, it wouldn't have taken us much longer than about 30 minutes to remove the old keyboard and replace it with the new one purchased on Ebay. That old computer is now 100% functional once again and it's back in daily service. Too bad so many dependable, readily-repairable computers get ground up for scrap or wind up in landfills just because their owners decide to toss them after something that's easily and cheaply replaced (such as a keyboard) quits working. The ~$16 cost of the replacement keyboard was a bargain in this instance. It kept an otherwise-good notebook out of the junk heap.Read full review
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This computer is great for me. I am a college student and use it for everything including the boring lectures to play minecraft or what not. The dual graphics cards help save a ton of battery when you are not running graphically intense stuff. i5 is great....i could go on and on. Onlything that i would say that is "wrong" with it is the weight...but even then the steal case helps protect it so i really wouldnt make it much of a big deal.
Great condition. Just swap the missing keys from my old keyboard and it is good to use. Thanks,
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WHAT CAN YOU SAY, IT'S A KEYBOARD IT EATHER WORKS OR IT DOSEN'T.
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I bought this keyboard with reservations because of the huge difference in price between the genuine hp factory made keyboard and this one. Well i need not have. This keyboard is working perfectly and has the same feel and texture as the genuine and i can detect no difference with key response. I couldnt be happier considering the money i saved.
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