Firstly, let me say that I've never seen how a laptop's internal keyboard interface with the motherboard. Hence the question.
The thing is I use an external keyboard and monitor, but I like how internal keyboards are, and I simply can't find a decent external keyboard that makes me happy.
So it just occurred to me if it could be possible to interface an internal keyboard through USB or PS/2, so I could use it as an external one… and so I could be happy once and for all.
Followup:
If anyone wants to know, I ended up buying this keyboard which has a key-layout exactly like a laptop's. It hasn't the touch feel of a real laptop's keyboard (it's noisier), but that was the best I could find at that time.
Best Answer
You just have to ask for it and a good computer shop will simply order it from their distributor.
Here is a catalog of most Acer Laptop Keyboards, please note that this is not a store but rather an extensive catalog, they share the same product code/name as the manufacturers/distributors.
To make the process easier, look for a product code at the bottom of your laptop keyboard.
This keyboard on icecat is compatible with Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series, product code:
KB.INT00.261.Instructions from the service guide hosted on icecat: (Remove power connector and power first!):