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Illuminated Keyboard on 2.0GHz MacBook
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Through a very heavy and complicated mod yes. However, I've read there is a lot room for error.
Won't recommend it.
Care to elaboarate? I know iFixit sells the illuminated keyboard and claims it can be installed and fully functional in the 2.0 Macbook Unibody.
Like I said, I read, from a thread here where the dude was unsuccessful.
I found it on iFixit. They have a "Very Difficult" rating for this type of mod and for $300, I'd rather use that to buy the 2.4GHz model instead.
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It requires replacing the whole topcase, trackpad, keyboard, aluminum, etc.
The topcase from iFixit costs $299, so you're paying $300 for an upgrade worth $40. I'm fairly sure that if Apple noticed that you had replaced the topcase yourself that you would have issues getting your warranty honored, especially since it would be fairly obvious due to the difference in processor speed.
I wish it were an easy, cheap upgrade too, but it isn't
Apple has made Backlit the new Blackbook, differentiation for the sake of their profit margins and lineup. They could have easily made the backlight a $50 option on the base model.
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Ah. I know the price for the replacement part is steep but I was curious as to how easy it is to replace.
Another option is to go for the 2.4 refurb. That's what I did and I couldn't be happier.
I agree with you re product stratification. As annoying as I find it, Apple knows their marketing well: Offer a desired feature for a princely sum (those LEDs can't be more than $1.00) and throw in a minor upgrade as well (HDD size) to help people justify it.
I see a lot of Blackbooks out there! (Almost always men...)
Ah. I know the price for the replacement part is steep but I was curious as to how easy it is to replace.
Another option is to go for the 2.4 refurb. That's what I did and I couldn't be happier.
I agree with you re product stratification. As annoying as I find it, Apple knows their marketing well: Offer a desired feature for a princely sum (those LEDs can't be more than $1.00) and throw in a minor upgrade as well (HDD size) to help people justify it.
I see a lot of Blackbooks out there! (Almost always men...)
There's already at least 2 threads on this.
You can, but its so difficult even people who have done it have said its not worth it.
You'd be better off saving, selling you 2Ghz and getting the 2.4Ghz.
At least that way you've covered by warranty.
Its very difficult, and not worth it.
You can, but its so difficult even people who have done it have said its not worth it.
You'd be better off saving, selling you 2Ghz and getting the 2.4Ghz.
At least that way you've covered by warranty.
Its very difficult, and not worth it.