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    Changing LED color on Sager NP8170

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Augmented, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. Augmented

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    I'm trying to figure out a way to change the color of the status indicator LEDs (above the keyboard) from white to blue. I want to do this without resoldering a tiny LED on. I was thinking of placing some sort of blue film under the cover strip where the lights shine through on the indicators. Any advice?
     
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    If you don't have any problem opening your machine there's no need for advice. :)
    Haven't tried colored films but have used paper strips to lower the light intensity on a number of notebooks.
     
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    No, not worried about opening it. The plastic strip comes right off without having to remove any screws or anything. I considered trying some sort of plastic film but would need to find one that is dark enough.
     
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    Got it! At work, we use blue nitrile gloves and I got to thinking....
    I cut a strip and folded it 3 times then layed it under the plastic strip, above the LEDs. It definitely gave me the shade of blue I was wanting and also dimmed the ammount of light shining through. Here's a pic I took with my phone (not the best quality).
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    Perfect! :)
     
    Megol, Apr 15, 2012
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    Sometimes when I visit 12v led spotlight this forum, I see threads that are absolutely pointless. Like this one.
    What do you want to strip lighting fixtures discuss? You basically just told us your AV blocked a pop-up... Well, welcome to the Internet.
    Also, what does this have to do with Minecraft specifically?
    Your title also has nothing to gu10 led bulbs
    do with anything mentioned in your post or with this forum.
     
    EmeldaDilliard, Apr 27, 2012
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    :err: :laugh: ^^^ Wow, interesting and totally irrelevant spam.
     
    Augmented, Apr 27, 2012
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    So no heat issues? Have you checked the material after use to see if it is getting any wear?
     
    shad0wassassin, May 21, 2012
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    Still going strong and the material hasn't melted or anything.
     
    Augmented, May 21, 2012
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