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    A500-17X backlit keyboard issue

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ozzy0915, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. ozzy0915

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    Hi there

    I recently had to replace the keyboard on my A500-17X (PSAR3E-00N005EN) and I decided to replace it with the backlit model of the same keyboard. The original keyboard wasn't backlit but I thought i'd give it a go anyway as it was the same price. I installed it into my laptop and everything is working fine apart from the backlight function. There was even a port for the power ribbon to go into so it is definately installed properly. I read on other forums that it is sometimes an issue with the BIOS or HWsetup but my BIOS doesn't give me the option for it and neither does HWsetup.
    I was just wondering whether there is a way of getting the backlight to work on the keyboard. Perhaps a different driver or changing the BIOS/HWsetup somehow? Would appreciate any answers! Oh and I have tried FN+Z!!

    Regards

    James
     
    ozzy0915, Sep 14, 2011
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