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backlight keyboard E5520
Hi All,
today I installed a keyboard which should have the backlight option but it looks like as the former version. I can´t start the light, can´t see if it is the right one with these light option or not. I think I must install a driver or a software to run it. I did not get any guide to install and setup. Would be great if someone out there will have an idea.
Regards and thanks in advance
Marcel
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January 6th, 2012 13:00
Thanks ejn63, it was no cable along with it, so I conncet only the one which was on the old keyboard. Where can I get the Quickset for download?
ejn63
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January 6th, 2012 13:00
If the keyboard is backlit, there should be an additiional cable that connects to the mainboard (not just one of them - there are two).
If there are, the utility you need is usually the Dell Quickset.
ejn63
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January 6th, 2012 13:00
If there was only one cable, the keyboard is not backlit. No utility will help.
MarcelZillig
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January 6th, 2012 13:00
okay thanks I will go back to dell and ask for the right one or the add cable. The board looks exactly like to former one, that is strange too. There a each two plugs but only one flat, flex cable.
lijami
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March 4th, 2013 09:00
Hi MARCELZILLIG,
i have similar problem, replaced non-backlit keyboard with backlit one. I have one cable.
Do you know maybe part number for this backlit cable?
BR
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March 4th, 2013 20:00
Hi lijami,
Please share the system model and the country of purchase.
In case you have Latitude E5520, you may check below the part# for the backlit keyboard available with E5520:
Part# and its availability may vary depending on your region.
For more information on installation of keyboard, you may refer to the service manual of computer from link:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_latitude_laptop/latitude-e5520_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.pdf
Please ensure to follow safety instructions mentioned in manual.
Please share the findings.
cmthomp
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August 20th, 2013 11:00
With respect to the posters above, the information given is incorrect.
The Backlit keyboard is a direct replacement for an E5520 without one. Both keyboards have only one (the same) connection.
You can tell a backlit keyboard easily - on the right hand arrow it will have a "blinking key" symbol if it is backlit. If it is not, it won't. Also on removal, the backlit keyboard has a white plastic cover whereas the non backlit one does not.
The keyboard works out of the box with no additional drivers required.
Oh, and I know this because I've just done it!