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Possible to retrofit new backlit keyboard into previous macbook?
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i really don't think you'd be able to. i recall that they made a point in the keynote about the chassis/unibody keyboard being sturdier or something, makes me think that you won't be able to switch out the keyboards
have you looked at the ifixit guides and compared the inside structures?
have you looked at the ifixit guides and compared the inside structures?
what about buying the new keyboard?
If i bought the new keyboard they are using wont it already have the LEDs there? The keys look identical otherwise to the current macbook. Just not sure if it has the same connector. However my guess is it would.
What else would be needed? Is there an additional driver needed to adjust backlight? Does the previous macbook have the same sensor for light?
I think one of us should buy the new keyboard in the 2.4 aluminum macbook and try this. ANyone know where I can order the new keyboard?
If i bought the new keyboard they are using wont it already have the LEDs there? The keys look identical otherwise to the current macbook. Just not sure if it has the same connector. However my guess is it would.
What else would be needed? Is there an additional driver needed to adjust backlight? Does the previous macbook have the same sensor for light?
I think one of us should buy the new keyboard in the 2.4 aluminum macbook and try this. ANyone know where I can order the new keyboard?
dude relax. the thing just came out. parts are probably not even in the system at Apple yet, let alone 3rd party vendors. search ebay.
and why are you so bent on voiding your warranty??
I am trying to figure this out on a 2.0 (not buying but just curious). That probably won't work because the old MB doesn't have a light sensor.
It's the same or similar keyboard as the MB Air. I would try looking at that option. Since it's been out for almost a year you might be able to find some parts.
BUMP.
I would like to know the same also!!! I have a black 2.2.. so if i can get a lighted keyboard....it would def. light up my day.
get it? "light up" my day? get it? do yah?
I would like to know the same also!!! I have a black 2.2.. so if i can get a lighted keyboard....it would def. light up my day.
get it? "light up" my day? get it? do yah?
Return it/exchange it for the model you want. The re-stocking fee may be cheaper than all the stuff you are talking about doing.
The Pun Police are coming for you. Their jurisdiction is infinite, their punishments fatal.
On a lighter note... Boo hoo. I have a BlackBook and I just want to point this out to other BlackBook users; the backlights are bluish-white, and the BlackBook has a CCFL display that is yellowish-white. Even if it were possible it just wouldn't look right.
Plus, you'd have to drill a hole in the body of your BlackBook for the ambient light sensor. Ouch.
I'm not sure about transplanting the keyboard from the Aluminum MacBooks, but I've previously wondered if it were possible to take the keyboard from the MacBook Air-- unfortunately, you can only get it with the top case, which is available for $190 or so (I've seen it as low as $180, that's it).
I haven't seen any documentation on whether the internal connector for the keyboards is identical, or how possible it is to remove the keyboard from the top case.
The ambient light sensor sits on the display, next to the iSight; I'm not sure if it's possible to acquire that separately or if you have to get it with the LCD assembly (like the keyboard-and-top-case); if so, that'll set you back a lot, assuming there's even a place to connect the sensor on the MacBook.
I haven't seen any documentation on whether the internal connector for the keyboards is identical, or how possible it is to remove the keyboard from the top case.
The ambient light sensor sits on the display, next to the iSight; I'm not sure if it's possible to acquire that separately or if you have to get it with the LCD assembly (like the keyboard-and-top-case); if so, that'll set you back a lot, assuming there's even a place to connect the sensor on the MacBook.
Why would it be fitted with a light sensor ?
I cannot imagine how ugly a white MacBook with an aluminium keyboard and black keys would look.
There is no way that the new keyboard will fit your machine - if you want a backlit keyboard buy the top end 2.4GHz glassbook......
I cannot imagine how ugly a white MacBook with an aluminium keyboard and black keys would look.
There is no way that the new keyboard will fit your machine - if you want a backlit keyboard buy the top end 2.4GHz glassbook......