PowerBook Keyboard Upgrade

OK, i've looked around the forums for an answer to this, and the only other thread I found on it basically didn't answer the question, it just discouraged the guy inquiring so that he decided not to do it. But I won't be discouraged!

My question is as follows. I have a 15" Ti PowerBook at 667Mhz, and I want to get one of those nifty backlit keyboards that all the new Mac kids are using these days. Is it possible to fit the keyboard from an Aluminum 15" in place of this old keyboard? I know that there is a sensor for the light (I've heard say in the speaker grille?), but if I were able to get the full keyboard with that sensor, would it be possible to connect it to my PB? Would it even fit in the space?

Thanks!

 

Is that meant in a good way, or a bad way? 'Cause to me that sounds really cool. But, uh, that's probably just me.

 

Yeah, that would be pretty cool if I couldn't fit in an Al keyboard... I just wonder how I would wire it to power up... Hmmmm... I guess since I really don't have to worry about a warranty anymore... anyone know how I would go about doing this? Cause I haven't the foggiest.

 

Well, i'll definitely ask my engineer friend if he can help me build this... If it works in my PowerBook, I'll definitely have to use this in my iBook which I painted as well. Maybe blue light under the white keys on that to match the paintjob?

 

OK, after about an hour discussion and iBook disassembly, I'm pretty sure I know the route I'm going to go with this. I just need to figure out the switch mechanism, but other than that... I think I'm set. I'll let you know what happens, and I'll try to take some pics along the way like I did with the painting if anyone wants to try this in the future... should be done in the next few weeks! I'll post back when it is!

Thanks for all your quick replies and suggestions!