Upgrading powerbook keyboard

[iceTrX]

Is it possible to upgrade to the powerbook keyboard with backlighting? Could I just drop it in and it will work or is there something else that is needed?

 

[jackieonasses]

i think that would be to much trouble/money for what it's worth..

 

[iceTrX]

i think that would be to much trouble/money for what it's worth..

I was thinking the same thing but I think the backlight keyboard would be really cool, even though functionality wise I don't need it. I use the home keys and don't look at the keyboard.

 

[RBMaraman]

I'm almost positive that the backlit keyboard also makes use of a seperate power tansformer located within the PB. PB's without a backlit keyboard do not have this transformer, so you'd have to put one in, which means cracking open the case, voiding your warranty, and other unnecessary/dangerous/costly issues.

 

[5300cs]

I've noticed though, that the keys on my Rev A 12" PB are transparent. If such a transformer were installed, I think it would work just fine.

No? (Voiding warrantee & all that aside.)

 

[LeeTom]

I've taken my Powerbook apart to upgrade the hard drive, and there are two cables that I disconnected when I took out the keyboard. I assume that one was for the keyboard, and one for the backlighting. The only way for you to know if it'll work is to give it a shot. If your powerbook does have this extra connector for the backlighting, then it should work. But there is a chance they didn't include it, or left the ambient light sensor out.

Lee Tom