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    [m15x] Dim lighting on one section of keyboard

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by kalisto2002, Jan 24, 2013.

  1. kalisto2002

    kalisto2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Like the title I was wondering about my keyboard, the keys that arent lighting as bright are

    wsx
    edc
    rfv

    and its only those keys that are dimmer than the rest, should i get a new keyboard or??

    any input would be helpful.


    Thanks
     
    kalisto2002, Jan 24, 2013
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  2. dovy

    dovy Notebook Consultant

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    i get only right half my keyboard lit when booting up before login. thats with alienfx disabled when logged in. if lights are enabled then i get full lights everywhere
     
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  3. kalisto2002

    kalisto2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't follow. The same thing happens with me when i cold boot.
    but after i login all my lights come on but those keys are still dim, not off just dim.
     
    kalisto2002, Jan 24, 2013
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  4. dovy

    dovy Notebook Consultant

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    which color r you using?
     
    dovy, Jan 24, 2013
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    kalisto2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any color i use produces the same results. But the lights are on i can see them, they are just substantially dimmer. White, Blue, Red, Green
     
    kalisto2002, Jan 24, 2013
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  6. dovy

    dovy Notebook Consultant

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    i cant remember if command centre has anything to do with lights, or if they supposed to work even without it. mby u could try reinstalling that. not from dell CD tho :)
     
    dovy, Jan 24, 2013
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  7. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Try reinstalling the command center and performing a motherboard power drain. If that does not solve the issue you might need a keyboard replacement.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 29, 2013
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