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    Another problem, Keyboard doesn't light!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by mijoe, Nov 15, 2010.

  1. mijoe

    mijoe Newbie

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    Just bought a reconditioned m11x r1. Everything seems fine except that the keyboard doesn't light up. Tried reinstalling command centre and all that. Any other ideas?
     
    mijoe, Nov 15, 2010
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  2. corwinicre

    corwinicre Notebook Deity

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    It's pretty easy to take the keyboard off. I'd check to see if the cable came loose. There's one for keyboard input and another for the lights.
     
    corwinicre, Nov 15, 2010
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  3. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Is this from Dell's Outlet? If so, contact support. If its from a third party and there is no warranty coverage, then you might want to crack it open as suggested. See this direct link for keyboard removal steps -

    Documentation

    note: Be very careful when tightening screws - the threads can easily strip.
     
    BatBoy, Nov 15, 2010
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