DELL Alienware m15 R2 Backlit Keyboard 080CF
Genuine Dell OEM RGB-backlit keyboard assembly for the Alienware m15 R2, matching part number 080CF and requiring a separate backlight ribbon cable
- Genuine Dell OEM part ensures perfect fit for Alienware m15 R2
- RGB backlighting illuminates keys for low-light gaming sessions
- Part number 080CF matches factory specifications exactly
- Separate backlight ribbon cable required for full illumination function
- OEM assembly includes keyboard exactly as shown in product images
Genuine Dell OEM Keyboard Assembly
This genuine Dell OEM keyboard assembly is built specifically for the Alienware m15 R2 gaming laptop. It restores full typing and RGB backlight functionality using the original manufacturer part number 080CF. The component arrives new and matches the factory specifications for the supported model.
Separate Backlight Ribbon Cable Required
The keyboard requires a separate backlight ribbon cable that is not included with this assembly. Dell shipped the m15 R2 with different keyboard variants, so the part number must be verified before installation. Ordering without confirming the 080CF code risks receiving an incompatible unit.
Direct Replacement for Failed Original Unit
This part replaces a damaged or non-functional factory keyboard in the Alienware m15 R2. The upgrade is worth it when the existing assembly suffers from key failure, lighting faults, or physical wear. Buyers needing a different layout or a keyboard for another laptop model should look elsewhere.
How it compares
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- Price $39.99
- Pricier than about 58% of the 1,151 comparable items (median $33.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
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| Brand name | Dell |
Questions about this item
Which Alienware m15 R2 keyboard version should I choose?
Match the Dell part number 080CF printed on your existing keyboard before ordering; this assembly is built specifically for that part number.
What does the RGB backlight mean once the keyboard is fitted?
The keyboard provides per-key RGB illumination, but it needs a separate backlight ribbon cable connected to the motherboard to function.
What interface does the keyboard use and what does it cap in practice?
It connects via the laptop's internal keyboard ribbon connector, which carries both key-matrix signals and the backlight data stream.
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