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Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:29 pm
by blucado03
I've been looking around for anything on a backlit keyboard to fit in my CF-73. I've looked around and the only thing I have read is that the only keyboard that will work is the rubber backlit keyboard with 2 ribbon cables. If anyone has any information on this please let me know.
CF-73ECPTXDM (MK1) Pentium M 1.4GHz (Centrino), 13.3"Transmissive TOUCH XGA, 1.5, 64VRAM, 40GB, DVD/CDRW, Intel 802.11b, WIN XP
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:34 pm
by Rob
Any backlit one (rubber or emissive) has 3 cables, NOT 2 man. The standard one that you have now that is NOT backlit has 2.
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:38 pm
by blucado03
Then what I read from Notebook Review was wrong. Cause I looked it up and there's only 2 slots on my CF-73.
CF-73ECPTXDM (MK1) Pentium M 1.4GHz (Centrino), 13.3"Transmissive TOUCH XGA, 1.5, 64VRAM, 40GB, DVD/CDRW, Intel 802.11b, WIN XP
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:42 pm
by Rob
Re-read my post, you mis-read it man. It's clear! Just re-read it... I'm not talking about your laptop! I'm talking about the keyboards!!
If your laptop only has 2 ribbon cable connections then you CAN'T put a backlit keyboard on it...
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:44 pm
by blucado03
Yeah I heard what you said, I'm only stating that there was a guy that said it could be done, and that he's wrong.
CF-73ECPTXDM (MK1) Pentium M 1.4GHz (Centrino), 13.3"Transmissive TOUCH XGA, 1.5, 64VRAM, 40GB, DVD/CDRW, Intel 802.11b, WIN XP
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:45 pm
by Rob
Ahh. Well like I said, just take your keyboard out and check to be sure...
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:47 pm
by blucado03
I will and I'll let you know
CF-73ECPTXDM (MK1) Pentium M 1.4GHz (Centrino), 13.3"Transmissive TOUCH XGA, 1.5, 64VRAM, 40GB, DVD/CDRW, Intel 802.11b, WIN XP
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:54 pm
by tomcat57
The rubber backlite two cable will probably not light up
I tried on a cf-72 and is did not,so I am thinking the same on the cf-73
If you can find a source of 5vdc,like usb power you can try a 3 cable and mod it
Its my plan on the cf-74
Alex
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:53 pm
by Silver Trooper
We have been down this road before. I have tried on a CF-74 and others have tried on CF-72's. Ain't gonna happen. The only way you can do it is using tomcat's idea and finding a source for the power and tap in. There might be a way to use indirect LED lighting, but it would take some time and effort. Maybe one of these days when I can get a few other projects out of the way.
Re: Backlit Keyboard for CF-73
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:56 pm
by Rob
If someone can get me a breakdown of the voltages on the keyboards ribbon cables I can most likely do this mod with ease.......