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April 1st, 2023 11:00
Changing keyboard colors
Dell G5 15 5500
Hello everyone,
About 2 years ago I bought a Dell G5 15 5500 laptop. Recently I started to get more interested in gaming and I really want to change the color of the keyboard, but when I enter AWCC I get the message "No supported AlienFX devices". I have tried reinstalling AWCC multiple times or tried to install FX feature - still not showing. Is there any way to have this button and be able to change the color of the keyboard?
Greetings and I look forward to your reply.
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ejn63
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April 1st, 2023 14:00
If your system has a monochrome backlight now, you need to replace the keyboard assembly with the optional RGB unit. You cannot turn the former into the latter with software.
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So I cant do anything without it? Is that the only option?
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You would need to replace the palmrest assembly with one having an RGB keyboard backlight.
There's one on EBay now (link below).
Before buying, make sure you understand what's involved in replacing the part -- the entire system must be torn down completely to replace the palmrest-keyboard-touchpad unit.
Service manual:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/g-series-15-5500-laptop/docs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/385117444644?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=385117444644&targetid=1263433204294&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9003434&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263433204294&abcId=9300678&merchantid=570770263&gclid=CjwKCAjwrJ-hBhB7EiwAuyBVXTqHMZXbSDH3Bd_xGKBfub4EPnAiKapbZsuLjQjGlTfkdFPvly-APRoCTc4QAvD_BwE