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02-20-2008, 08:07 AM
Update today from CNN.CN regarding the black keypads:
"No news yet, they seem concentrated on the Curve and Pearl 2 parts at the moment. Steve Chan"
Maybe another vendor has them!
Last edited by ksat : 02-20-2008 at 08:18 AM.
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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02-20-2008, 09:23 AM
He must be getting a lot of inquiries, just got this back today also:
"We have been sold out of this keyboard for a while now. We are hoping the
part becomes available again towards the end of the month, but we've been
told there aren't any guarantees the product will resume production.
Steve Chan"
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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Location: Central NJ
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02-20-2008, 12:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sloopercat
He must be getting a lot of inquiries, just got this back today also:
"We have been sold out of this keyboard for a while now. We are hoping the
part becomes available again towards the end of the month, but we've been
told there aren't any guarantees the product will resume production.
Steve Chan"
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Greetings,
I have received the same email from Steve Chan... twice... I have been checking since November.
I have given up on him and just got what I wanted on eBay. Granted, I had to buy the entire black shell, rails, keypad, etc and spent more, but the package comes with the required torx.
The eBay seller has a VERY good reputation.
INTENTIONAL CAPS: BE SURE YOU ORDER A QWERTY version and not a AZERTY.
The eBay seller's storefront is here: eBay Seller
The item I ordered is this one:
FULL BLACK HOUSING COVER KEY FOR BLACKBERRY 8800 8830
if the link to the item dies, just search for "housing blackberry 8800"
I hope this helps.
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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02-20-2008, 02:24 PM
Thanks Marty, I just don't want to spend $60 to get it, I sent him a message to see if I can just get the keyboard. I could care less about a black shell. I would have a harder time expensing this, since I already pushed them for the tethered modem and VZNavigator option.
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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02-20-2008, 08:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by piusg
No "cracking" is necessary. Even if you had no fingers you could still do it. It's dirt simple! You run zero risk of damaging anything inside your Berry--as long as you're a little careful. You may end up having to do it anyway, because unless you keep your Berry in some kind of case, you're going to have to replace the side rails at some point--they're notoriously scratchable.
Seriously, six screws and the shell comes off. Simple! Plus, the housing kit also comes with a complete set of tools: two Torx wrenches and a prybar for the side rails. It really is a complete kit.
My only suggestion for doing the swap: wear latex gloves to avoid getting fingerprints on the inside of the LCD cover and on the LCD itself, and have a can of compressed air standing by.
I had a buddy of mine worry about voiding the warranty and his Verizon-based insurance plan:
1) If you ever need your 8830 replaced, they will not do it in the stores--they mail you a new one and you mail back the old one. You'll have plenty of time to switch the shell back before you send it back to them.
2) If your 8830 is lost or stolen, how will the insurance company know if it's in a different shell!?
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Check out what I did. I bought this Blackberry 8800 OEM silver housing for Verizon and installed it myself.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120216823779&ssPa geName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=002
It wasn’t too hard but took a little work but it looks like a totally new phone now. I attached a couple photos.
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
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Location: North Carolina
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02-21-2008, 07:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmartymac
Greetings,
I have received the same email from Steve Chan... twice... I have been checking since November.
I have given up on him and just got what I wanted on eBay. Granted, I had to buy the entire black shell, rails, keypad, etc and spent more, but the package comes with the required torx.
The eBay seller has a VERY good reputation.
INTENTIONAL CAPS: BE SURE YOU ORDER A QWERTY version and not a AZERTY.
The eBay seller's storefront is here: eBay Seller
The item I ordered is this one:
FULL BLACK HOUSING COVER KEY FOR BLACKBERRY 8800 8830
if the link to the item dies, just search for "housing blackberry 8800"
I hope this helps.
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I don't see an option for a QWERTY keypad at this link.
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
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02-21-2008, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sloopercat
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I emailed them about it. Waiting to hear back.
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02-22-2008, 02:05 PM
I think I found a black QWERTY keyboard source, will post once I know for sure. Looks to be about $16 shipped.
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02-24-2008, 12:51 PM
Just ordered the keyboard. $15.80 shipped. Should have it in a week or so.
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
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02-24-2008, 02:19 PM
Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)
Ok what about sharing a link to where you got it.
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02-25-2008, 11:19 PM
Yea, how about a source for the qwerty in black.
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02-26-2008, 02:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sloopercat
I think I found a black QWERTY keyboard source, will post once I know for sure. Looks to be about $16 shipped.
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Yay!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by sloopercat
Just ordered the keyboard. $15.80 shipped. Should have it in a week or so.
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Booo!
no link? 
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New Member
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02-26-2008, 02:45 PM
I found one at BB Repair Shop - cost $24.99 plus shipping - it is on its way
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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02-26-2008, 03:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sloopercat
Just ordered the keyboard. $15.80 shipped. Should have it in a week or so.
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Link????
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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02-26-2008, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPepper4Me
Yay!!
Booo!
no link? 
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Just got a message back, they are out of stock on those items, was waiting for confirmation.
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02-26-2008, 06:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tigerhawk
I found one at BB Repair Shop - cost $24.99 plus shipping - it is on its way
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Just checked their site and it is listed at 34.99. How do you get it for 24.99?
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New Member
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02-26-2008, 07:20 PM
Wirelessly posted (8830: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)
I ordered 1 week or so ago, they just came in and shipped- not sure about price now- just reported what happened to me
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A black kaypad finally... again... I hope. -
02-26-2008, 10:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmartymac
Greetings,
I have received the same email from Steve Chan... twice... I have been checking since November.
I have given up on him and just got what I wanted on eBay. Granted, I had to buy the entire black shell, rails, keypad, etc and spent more, but the package comes with the required torx.
The eBay seller has a VERY good reputation.
INTENTIONAL CAPS: BE SURE YOU ORDER A QWERTY version and not a AZERTY.
The eBay seller's storefront is here: eBay Seller
The item I ordered is this one:
FULL BLACK HOUSING COVER KEY FOR BLACKBERRY 8800 8830
if the link to the item dies, just search for "housing blackberry 8800"
I hope this helps.
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First to sloopercat, you are welcome... but....
My joy was short lived. Three days after my "purchase" I got an email stating that the QWERTY keyboard version was out of stock and that the AZERTY was the only thing available.
I was offered a refund and took it. UGH!....
While I have found many of the same resources as many of this thread's contributors, I have found them to all be "out of stock".
I ended up finding one last night and ordered it. The purchase was made from ... I am afraid to post the link for fear of the jinx it will bring... but here goes... BLACK KEYBOARD FOR TOO MUCH MONEY. As my link states, I think I paid too much, especially considering that cnn.cn was offering it for something like $4. But, anything worth having is worth paying a boat load for.
Supply and demand is ruling THIS market it seems.
Anyway, happy hunting.
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02-27-2008, 11:18 AM
Thanks for the link MrMartyMac. I just don't think I can bring myself to spend $44 (including shipping) on a keyboard! 
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
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02-27-2008, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPepper4Me
Thanks for the link MrMartyMac. I just don't think I can bring myself to spend $44 (including shipping) on a keyboard! 
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Well I eased the shock a little by ordering a housing kit for a 7250, which some of our users still have, along with the keyboard. Got both for 9.28 shipping.
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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02-27-2008, 08:41 PM
The more I work with this device, the more I am willing to pay. I cannot read the damn keyboard in "normal' lighting conditions. Maybe that is why they have voice dialing?
I would settle for just turning off the keyboard blue lights. Anybody have any insight into doing that? I am starting to not like this thing.
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New Member
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03-21-2008, 02:27 PM
I bought the 8830 black housing from CNN and was very pleased with the purchase. I hated myself for losing my phone. Now I have to buy it again. I have been waiting for this forever to be back on stock. Guess what's back?
Click here: Cellular Nationwide Network
Hope this helps.
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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03-21-2008, 04:21 PM
I gave CNN a try, will see....... Thanks for the link.
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CrackBerry Addict
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03-21-2008, 07:05 PM
I purchased just the keyboard from them yesterday. I think the black keys with white letters might be easier to see and the blue light special should have been reserved for Walmart!!
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03-21-2008, 07:18 PM
I changed my silver 8830 to all black about a month ago, and the keys are absolutely easier to read than those lousy blue/silver keys. Oh, the blue light special was Kmart.
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No longer Registered.
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03-23-2008, 01:03 AM
Can you please send a pic, I have been thinking about this but was not sure.
Interested to see the black keyboard and silver body & the full black case,
![[email address]](http://www.blackberryforums.com/?emailimage=102c48afb81076c2178babacc8bdf233)
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03-23-2008, 09:48 AM
I have not gotten the BLACK keyboard yet. I my case, I'm not sure that I would notice the black keyboard much since my 8830 in encased in an Otterbox and not much silver shows. Some tiny amount of silver trim will be visible.
The big thing will be: "do I have the guts to actually start the dissassembly!"
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03-23-2008, 10:07 PM
Just ordered my black housing and QWERTY keyboard from CNN a few minutes ago. Total with 7 to 10 day shipping was $57.88. I've had my silver 8830 about a month now and I agree the blue keyboard is awful. I can't wait to get the black case on.
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black keypad and housing -
03-24-2008, 06:16 PM
Same here. Ordered today. Hope I have the nerve to do the tear apart and back together.
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03-26-2008, 09:35 AM
I just checked, looks like they are sold out again 
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03-26-2008, 09:58 AM
I got an email that mine (keyboard only) has shipped. As mentioned above and by others - opening it will be a test of courage!
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03-26-2008, 11:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FF2
I have not gotten the BLACK keyboard yet. I my case, I'm not sure that I would notice the black keyboard much since my 8830 in encased in an Otterbox and not much silver shows. Some tiny amount of silver trim will be visible.
The big thing will be: "do I have the guts to actually start the dissassembly!"
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I changed out mine to the all black about 4-5 months ago. It really was a piece of cake. Promise.
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03-26-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by owens.t
I just checked, looks like they are sold out again 
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That sure was quick on the sold out!
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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03-26-2008, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxT32
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you seriously just convinced me. had me at hello 
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03-26-2008, 10:11 PM
Man, I think I got the last one. It was easy and now, I can actually ready the buttons.
CB
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03-27-2008, 07:44 AM
Mine just shipped yesterday, WOOHOO!
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03-27-2008, 07:43 PM
i ordered mine 2 days ago, and sent a email about the delay and heard back that mine would ship out tomorrow, so we will see!
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03-31-2008, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thomasdl62
That sure was quick on the sold out!
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Looks like mine is on its way.
"Your item left HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE, HONG KONG on March 30, 2008. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later."
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04-01-2008, 06:05 PM
right when i wanted to order the black housing too, keyboard's out of stock... so sad...
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