KBoardBox has started an interesting thread on swapping housings from a dummy model E71 to a live model. Although theres alot to dig through the posts are very informative with lots of pictures. This is a must read for anyone looking to change from a black to white housing and vice versa, to repairing there E71 because the casing is damaged. Hit the link for all the info, enjoy!
It’s weird. My first E71 was perfect but was stolen.
When I got my second through insurance, it came with a keyboard exactly how you’ve described. It’s so lame.