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    CF-29 Turn Emissive Backlights on

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by SiliconTi, May 13, 2010.

  1. SiliconTi

    SiliconTi Notebook Consultant

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    OK, dumb question. I just installed the emissive KB in my 29, no sweat. However, pressing Fn-F12 results on the backlight flashing and not staying on - what the heck am I doing wrong? They will stay on as long as I keep F12 pressed, but this is less than useless, ya know? Thanks.

    EDIT: Forget it - I rebooted a few times and suddenly they work OK now. Weird.
     
    SiliconTi, May 13, 2010
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  2. TBtech29

    TBtech29 Notebook Evangelist

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    make sure the gold cable you have the connectors facing towards you. fold it over once back towards you then insert it.
     
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  3. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Yup... Make sure the smallest ribbon cable on the right , top side is folded under with the gold contacts facing upwards. Hopefully that will solve the issue.
     
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    ISSUE RESOLVED.

    Thanks for the input - I did know about the cable (actually, if you look at the cables, it *has* to be flipped or they will not sit flat).

    If you look at my first post, I resolved it with a couple reboots.
     
    SiliconTi, May 14, 2010
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