How can I disable the keyboard backlight on Predator 17X? The Predator 17X keyboard backlight settings are controlled by the PredatorSense software. Use the steps below to disable your keyboard backlights, or to change your keyboard lighting color scheme. Double click the PredatorSense icon on the desktop. Click Edit. Select the Lighting tab. Click the lighting toggle to Off to turn off lights in any given zone, or click the light bulb icon for the Zone you want to change. Select your desired color. Repeat for all Zones you want to change, then click the X in the top right hand corner to save your changes.