I found the part for the top case and backlit keyboard. Is it a relatively simple to install the keyboard? Will it work without software mods?
For softaware you cam get the files off a 2.4 macbook, there is also a program to manually controll the back lit keyboard (cant remember the name) so that may work too.Interesting, but I think there is a certain software difference because the 2.4 MB has the f5 and f6 keys that are used to adjust the brightness.
Otherwise how would you change the brightness? And what about running the power to it?
Not sure though, keep us updated.
Oh and how much does it all cost?
That would be it. Apple isnt going to design a whole different board just to NOT support the keyboard. Its more cost effective to just make one board, and then just not use a backlit keyboard for that model rather than go through all the extra effort.For softaware you cam get the files off a 2.4 macbook, there is also a program to manually controll the back lit keyboard (cant remember the name) so that may work too.
For power, I think it doesnt need any extra power. I assume you just plug the keyboard into the proper connector on the logic board and it supplies power to the LEDs as well.
would you have to replace just the keyboard or the logic board? Aren't the leds the logic board?
404'edHere I found the German post.
http://translate.google.com/translat...&sl=auto&tl=en
If i could find a macbook aluminum 2.4 top case for cheap I would definitely try this.
Yes it will work. No additional software is required. I've done it myself. I also replaced the top case on my old plastic Macbook with the one on the black model. The function keys act as they are labelled so if your brightness keys were F1 and F2, they become F5 and F6. It takes about 10 minutes to disassemble the computer to do it and does require some technical knowledge.
i just did this mod last night, and it works perfectly. just swapped everything out into the new upper case. the only difference between the backlit and non backlit keyboards (installation wise) is an extra plug for the lights, which plugs into the logic board right next to the actual keyboard slot. i was able to do the whole changeout within a half hour. any questions, feel free to pm me
You should have taken some pictures.