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Gray US International RGB backlit keyboard assembly for Alienware m17 R2

DELL

DELL Alienware m17 R2 RGB Backlit Keyboard US Intl CRK5J Gray

SKU CH-898D-48ZA1

Genuine Dell OEM RGB-backlit keyboard with US International layout for Alienware m17 R2, part CRK5J, requires separate backlight ribbon cable

  • Genuine Dell OEM part fits Alienware m17 R2 exactly
  • RGB backlit keys with US International layout for global typing
  • Part number CRK5J ensures correct replacement match
  • Gray finish restores original laptop appearance
  • Separate backlight cable required — verify part before ordering

Genuine Dell OEM replacement keyboard

This genuine Dell OEM RGB-backlit keyboard assembly carries part number CRK5J and is built for the Alienware m17 R2 gaming laptop. It features a US International layout with extra currency symbols on the 4 and 5 keys and comes in a gray finish. The unit is a direct replacement for the standard US-English keyboard originally fitted to the machine.

Separate backlight cable required

The keyboard requires a separate backlight ribbon cable that is not included in the package. Dell shipped the m17 R2 with different keyboard variants, so verifying the CRK5J part number against the original component is essential before ordering. Alternate part numbers FJYT6 and FFMK1 are also referenced for cross-compatibility checks.

For Alienware m17 R2 owners needing a US Intl layout

This part suits owners of the Alienware m17 R2 who need a replacement keyboard with US International key legends. Buyers whose laptop uses a different keyboard part number or a non-US layout should look elsewhere, as fit and backlight function cannot be guaranteed without a matching CRK5J identifier.

Highlights

  • Genuine Dell OEM part fits Alienware m17 R2 exactly
  • RGB backlit keys with US International layout for global typing
  • Part number CRK5J ensures correct replacement match
  • Gray finish restores original laptop appearance
  • Separate backlight cable required — verify part before ordering

Specifications

BrandDell

Questions about this item

Does the RGB-backlit keyboard assembly include the backlight ribbon cable needed for installation?

The keyboard requires a separate backlight ribbon cable that is not included with this part.

What limits sustained use of the CRK5J keyboard on the Alienware m17 R2?

Heavy daily typing and gaming wear on the key switches and RGB LEDs are the first limits to appear.

How much heat and noise does the keyboard add when the laptop runs all day?

The keyboard itself generates no measurable heat or noise; thermal output comes from the laptop's internal components.

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