Fitting the ES1-523 Backlit keyboard to a non-backlit ES1-523

TrooperKhan
TrooperKhan Member Posts: 11 New User
edited September 2023 in 2019 Archives
Hello Acer crew,

I found this handy dandy backlit keyboard on AliExpress:

Does anyone have any experience fitting a backlit keyboard to a non-backlit model?
Would my motherboard have a ribbon cable connector for the backlight ribbon?
I suppose one could solder it to one of the USB power lines since 5v will light LEDs...

I really want to install a backlit keyboard on my laptop, because frankly for the computing I do with it, any CPU upgrades would be wasted on me. I'm hardly taxing the A10 as it is.


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  • MaClane
    MaClane ACE Posts: 35,598 Trailblazer
    Good afternoon TrooperKhan !

    If your model does not have backlit keyboard then activation is not possible.
    This type of procedure you want will remove your warranty beyond presenting a risk to the system since both battery and charger will have to work with an unlisted charge.


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  • TrooperKhan
    TrooperKhan Member Posts: 11 New User
    I've seen it done on YouTube, but that someone used the 3.3v from Bluetooth and he just turns on and off Bluetooth to turn on or off the backlight. Gonna check my mobo for that all important ribbon connector. Seem to recall seeing a small ribbon connector that wasn't connected to anything last time I was in there
  • MaClane
    MaClane ACE Posts: 35,598 Trailblazer
    As I informed you this procedure, besides causing a risk to the invalid device the guarantee of the same.
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  • TrooperKhan
    TrooperKhan Member Posts: 11 New User
    Well at least I won't have to worry about the warranty seeing at that ship sailed last year
  • MaClane
    MaClane ACE Posts: 35,598 Trailblazer
    And it also understands that this modification can damage the system and even cause short and total burn of the apparatus, right?
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  • TrooperKhan
    TrooperKhan Member Posts: 11 New User
    It could if it's improperly integrated, but supposing I were to use a commercial USB electroluminescent cable and just hooked it up to the USB 2 port, I can't imagine this would cause a problem, it would be akin to plugging in a usb light
  • MaClane
    MaClane ACE Posts: 35,598 Trailblazer
    Connected on the exact USB connection is a point.
    Breaking or changing components, wiring, etc. is another.
    Carry on and take the risk.
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