Backlit keyboard

Question

Just got a G5 SE 5505....dont like the ted keys in the dark....if I cant change the color to white by using the keyboard, can I physically change the light, or do I have to return it?

ejn63 · Answer

The backlight cannot be changed by software -- it would need to be physically replaced. This is not practical on a brand new system -- you can't change just the keyboard, but rather must change the entire upper assembly (keyboard, palmrest, which in turn requires a complete system tear down.

U2CAMEB4ME · Answer

Welcome to the Dell Community @jackinback  Also included in this system 240 Watt AC Adapter US backlit Keyboard- Red Print Black Palmrest with Iridescent Flake DELL logo without Finger Print Reader Supernova Silver Cover with mDP and with USB-C   That's odd that there is not an option to order a 'White' backlit keyboard???   Red backlit keyboards are more for the military 'Navy'.   The human eye is less sensitive to longer wavelengths, so red light is chosen to preserve the night vision of the crew while still allowing them to still see their instrument panels.   Submarines switch to red light when it’s dark outside and crew members need to use the periscope or go on watch duty.   I new a few 'Bubble-Heads' when I worked for the DOD.   Best regards,   U2

ejn63 · Answer

This model comes either with a red backlight or a color-adjustable RGB backlight depending on the model (at least from the US Dell listing).

See here:

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/g5-15-special-edition-gaming-laptop/spd/g-series-15-5505-laptop#configurations_section

jackinback · Answer

So the only solution is to return the laptop??....how do I ho about getting a laptop with the white light keys?

Inspiron

Backlit keyboard

Also included in this system

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