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E4310 backlit / illuminated Keyboard stopped working after...
being removed & installed. There were was no hardware or software change; I just simply removed the keyboard then re-installed it.
It then no longer lit up...?
After assuming it was the physical keyboard, I removed a working one off another E4310 and tested it on mine but still, no lighting.
I then re-installed the working keyboard back on the 2nd E4310 and guess what, no lighting.
So now both E4310s have non-working backlit keyboards.... :/
Has anyone had this issue and figured it out?
BTW, I have uninstalled system manager and re-installed, double checked the bios, and changed settings via "FN+right arrow" but none have helped me with either machine/keyboard.
Mooly01
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August 4th, 2012 13:00
I would recheck all the steps taken in removing the keyboard. I'm not familiar with E4310. Does it have a separate ribbon or flexiprint for the illumination ? If so is that connected correctly.
I wouldn't alter any software configurations as removing a keyboard can't possibly have altered anything,
Did you make sure power was off and battery removed before working on the PC ?
I suspect the solution to this will be very simple and be physical in nature.
aregee
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August 4th, 2012 19:00
Hi Mooly01!
Thanks and yes, I have rechecked several times ensuring I have not missed anything.
But honestly, there are 5 screws (1 behind the battery so it needs to be off) and thats all (no ribbon cable).
The keyboard has the connection built in - it fits the female connector under the track pad.
Thanks again & I'll keep searching online and update if I locate anything.
radaV
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November 17th, 2012 01:00
Try Fn+ right arrow to enable/disable the backlight.
aregee
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November 18th, 2012 13:00
RADAV -
I have done tried that several times; I am to the point were I believe I somehow damaged the keyboard after removal.
Thanks anyhow!
dallascowboyswo
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November 18th, 2012 14:00
I was unable to access the service manual, something wrong with the website. But if it is like my M11xR2 there is a separate small ribbon cord that needs to be attached.