Replacement part for my Dell Keyboard?

[bamhm182]

I bought a Dell keyboard a while back, and the volume knob on it broke. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a replacement knob for it, it says EN1 next to it on the PCB board. The keyboard I have is a Y-REQ-DEL2.

 

[munkyeetr]

Dell

 

[bamhm182]

I called them, they didn't have the part I needed. I gave the board to my dad today and he took it by a computer parts store, the part I needed was a 12mm potentiometer. Only thing is, we have no idea what the resistance on it is... On the plus side, I no longer need that part, my dad was spinning it all day and we just tried it again, all I need now is a knob, I just snagged one from my stereo receiver for now, my dad's going to swing by radioshack to see if they've got one that fits better tomorrow.

 

[soBe]

Why dont you just get a new keyboard? You will go through more trouble trying to find the part then just going to Best Buy or even target and getting a new one for 20 bucks.

 

[G25r8cer]

Why dont you just get a new keyboard? You will go through more trouble trying to find the part then just going to Best Buy or even target and getting a new one for 20 bucks.

Exactly!! Get a whole new hunk of junk stock DELL keyboard for like $10-20 on ebay!

 

[_simon_]

I like Dell keyboards! I use one of these:

 

[panther786]

I gave the board to my friend today and he took it by a computer parts store, the part I needed was a 12mm potentiometer.