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    Replacing backlit keyboard on L440 model

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vigorito, Feb 15, 2015.

  1. vigorito

    vigorito Notebook Consultant

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    L440 doesnt have backlit keyboard,is it possible to do it?


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    vigorito, Feb 15, 2015
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    fb1996 Notebook Geek

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    Unfortunately, that isn't possible. Even if you use a keyboard with backlight from a T440/T440s/T440p, the backlight won't work, because the system board of the L440 doesn't support it.
     
    fb1996, Feb 15, 2015
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  3. vigorito

    vigorito Notebook Consultant

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    Allright :(


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    vigorito, Feb 15, 2015
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    Might it be possible to solder a wire with a switch to the connector and grab to power needed for illumination elsewhere?
     
    bladecgn, Mar 16, 2015
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Well, if you're considering the L450, which you should be with its FHD IPS LCD and trackpoint buttons, the T450s is only $6 more right now with the 35% off coupon and it offers the backlit keyboard standard, at least here in the US.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 17, 2015
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    Thanks. The thing is I already own a L440 and am *very* happy with it. What I like compared to the L450 that I could install a BluRay drive.

    So I am lloking for a way to get the backlit keyboard working in it, maybe a hardware hack could help.
    Did anyone already try it?
     
    bladecgn, Mar 17, 2015
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  7. Cloud Xtrife

    Cloud Xtrife Notebook Consultant

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    i would like to know this as well
     
    Cloud Xtrife, Aug 5, 2015
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