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    M17x Keyboard Illumination

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Narthecium, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. Narthecium

    Narthecium Notebook Evangelist

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    My keyboard won't illuminate, and command center doesn't detect it in FX. I am running windows 7 home premium (64-bit). What driver / file am I missing and can someone point me to a location to obtain it? Thank you.
     
    Narthecium, Jun 17, 2010
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  2. Lozz

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    the light and function cable for the keyboard may actually not be seated correctly. if a re installation of CC does not fix the issue, I would try to see if this cable is disconnected. The main button cable is in the center, the illumination cable is on the left.
     
    Lozz, Jun 17, 2010
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  3. Narthecium

    Narthecium Notebook Evangelist

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    Would that cable actually prevent CC from recognizing the keyboard whatsoever?
     
    Narthecium, Jun 17, 2010
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    technically your keyboard shouldn't work either in that case. Right?. So its probably just the AlienFX software bugging up. Uninstall it. reboot and then reinstall using the latest version form the dell website. If that doesn't fix it Call support :p
     
    hitokiri1, Jun 17, 2010
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    yes, the illumination cable and keyboard cable are seperate
     
    Lozz, Jun 17, 2010
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    I had this issue on my frist m17x. Yes the there is 2 cables. Use dell Manual to show you how to get to the cable. Dell Manuals. Pick the model you have M17x r1 or r2 but I think they are basicly the same.
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 17, 2010
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    Hey all. I have the same issue. I tried reseating the cable, and new CC, both m17 and m15, and nothing works. Any more ideas, or should I return it?
     
    Tchamber, Jun 20, 2010
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    Well, I did a Respawn, and that fixed the issue!
     
    Tchamber, Jun 20, 2010
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