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    alienware m11x r2 keyboard backlight problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ariieboni, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. ariieboni

    ariieboni Newbie

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    i have alienware m11x r2 laptop
    but the keyboard backlight seems out of function
    its didn't work
    no light
    can anyone help me ?
     
    ariieboni, Feb 12, 2011
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  2. swatter

    swatter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are you sure its turned on?
    FN+Alien FX.
    Or launch Alienware Command Center and check the settings.
     
    swatter, Feb 12, 2011
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    cappielloa Notebook Consultant

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    Is it just the keyboards backlight, or is it all of the lights?
     
    cappielloa, Feb 12, 2011
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  4. ariieboni

    ariieboni Newbie

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    I've tried pressing FN + Alien FX but same result
    yes it is only the keyboard backlight
    others function
     
    ariieboni, Feb 12, 2011
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    browninja521 Newbie

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    I had the same problem earlier with the same laptop, I went down to the area where your laptop has the time, date, and other icons. One of the icons will be an alienhead logo, and when you hold the cursor over it, it should say "Alienware AlienFX: Alienware.ath" or something of the sort. Then, right click on this, and select "Enable Alienware AlienFX". The lights should turn on. :)
     
    browninja521, Feb 13, 2011
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  6. ariieboni

    ariieboni Newbie

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    alienware AlienFX was enable
    but the keyboard backlight still off
    :(
    i try to reinstall CC but still same
     
    ariieboni, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. cappielloa

    cappielloa Notebook Consultant

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    Did you just get yours and it doesn't work, or has it stopped working? I know some people have had issues where 'ALIENWARE' didn't light up that was caused by a loose connection, but I can't remember reading any similar problems with the keyboard. You may have to call support to fix it.
     
    cappielloa, Feb 13, 2011
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  8. ariieboni

    ariieboni Newbie

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    so you mean there are no keyboard backlight in some r2 ?
     
    ariieboni, Feb 18, 2011
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  9. ragingazn628

    ragingazn628 Notebook Consultant

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    o god after reading this thread my m11x-r1's light stopped working... help?
     
    ragingazn628, Feb 18, 2011
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  10. AlienTroll

    AlienTroll Notebook Evangelist

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    LEDS are burn't out. You could replace them your self. Or you can call Dell.
     
    AlienTroll, Feb 19, 2011
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  11. AlienTroll

    AlienTroll Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you guys have warranty? Call Dell, it could also be a loose connection.
     
    AlienTroll, Feb 19, 2011
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  12. ariieboni

    ariieboni Newbie

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    ok thanks alot
    i still have that
     
    ariieboni, Feb 19, 2011
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