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    Studio xps 1340 keyboard backlight

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Kat999, May 15, 2009.

  1. Kat999

    Kat999 Newbie

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    Hi people.
    I have this new notebook. I had noone of the problems i've read about it (no BSOD, no crash etc. ) except for one thing: my keyboard backlight doesn't seems to work :(
    I did a fresh Vista (64bit) install just after buying it, i missed to reinstall some drivers maybe? I also installed dell quickset and if i use the FN key + right key an icon with a keyboard appears in the lower right part of the screen but still no backlight..any advice for me or i have to call dell support center?
    Thank you

    p.s. sorry for my terrible english :p
     
    Kat999, May 15, 2009
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  2. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Did it work before your fresh install?
    PS there could well be a software option to turn on/off in Dell tools.
     
    BlackRussian, May 15, 2009
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  3. Kat999

    Kat999 Newbie

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    i have not tried to activate it before fresh install
    and where are these dell tools? The only options i found about the backlight are in dell quickset :(
     
    Kat999, May 15, 2009
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    cooljerk_dv Notebook Geek

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    the cable is probably not connected properly in the laptop; similar thing happened to one of my sxps 13's .. i simply took the machine apart / put it back together and the backlight worked properly
     
    cooljerk_dv, May 15, 2009
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  5. Kat999

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    don't i lose the warranty if i take the machine apart?
     
    Kat999, May 16, 2009
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    cooljerk_dv Notebook Geek

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    unless you break something; they'll never know
     
    cooljerk_dv, May 16, 2009
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