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    NP8150 - Adding Backlit Keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by cook99, May 8, 2012.

  1. cook99

    cook99 Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    Sorry if this has been answered, I did try to search here and google with no luck.

    Is it possible to upgrade an NP8150 to a backlit keyboard now that the new models have them? I'm thinking there may be nowhere to plug LED into Mobo, sourcing the keyboard with clear letters, might be problems?

    Thanks
     
    cook99, May 8, 2012
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  2. b0b1man

    b0b1man Notebook Deity

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    Its not possible. Not without heavy and tough modifications. It has been discussed before.
     
    b0b1man, May 8, 2012
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  3. cook99

    cook99 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks bob, I figured as much but had to know. Sad for me :)
     
    cook99, May 8, 2012
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  4. b0b1man

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    Its not sad, its the best excuse to be upgrading to Ivy + HD 7970m this year!
    Im gonna do it....
     
    b0b1man, May 8, 2012
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  5. jaybee83

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    nah, not worth it, the EM series is just a slight facelift performance-wise :) still upgrading to 7970M tho! :p
     
    jaybee83, May 9, 2012
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