[SOLVED] Advice on quality replacement laptop keyboard

[Maineman]

I need advice on what manufacturers make a quality keyboard to replace the keyboard on an ASUS Q552U laptop. ASUS will repair/replace the keyboard but require an $85 diagnostic fee plus parts and installation; way too expensive. ASUS does not sell internal replacement parts. They refer you to 3rd party retailers such as Amazon, BestBuy, B&H, Newegg, and Frey's. Looks like no one sells genuine ASUS keyboards. Does anyone know if ASUS makes their own keyboards or who supplies their OEM keyboards? A recommendation on a quality 3rd party vendor would help.

 

[tennis2]

1. Are you sure the keyboard is faulty? What's the issue you're having
2. There should be a serial number on the bottom of the keyboard that you can type into Ebay to find a replacement.

 

[Eximo]

Most laptop chassis are developed independently and sold to various 'OEMs' with custom branding. ASUS would handle the PCB design and construction in all likelihood and assembly would also be a third party.

You aren't likely to get a manufacturer name on parts like those until you have one in hand.

Considering the price of a laptop keyboard, a bad one won't set you back too much and it will at least work and extend the useful life of your laptop.

If you want the real deal, I suggest finding a broken Q552U and buying that.

 

[Maineman]

Thanks for the good suggestions. Most of the keys in the first row have to be held down a little longer than the others to make them work. Replacement backlit keyboards run from about $12-$30 by different manufacturers. I will check craigslist for broken ASUS laptops that use the same keyboard. Failing that I will buy a $30 version from one of the authorized vendors. Thanks for your help.