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‎05-23-2025 05:50 AM

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Hello, I have an HP EliteBook 840 G5 with a backlit keyboard (the icon is visible on the F9 key), but I can't turn on the keyboard backlight. I have tried pressing F9 and Fn + F9, but nothing happens.

 

Does anyone know how to enable the keyboard backlight on this model? Is there a software or driver that I need to install?

Thank you for your help! 😊

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‎05-23-2025 06:33 PM

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@M0042001 

 

I'm using an HP 840 G5 right now and only need to hit F9 (no Fn key) to turn on or off. You bought your machine (secondhand) recently ? Because it is at least 6 years old now. Please try

 

                 https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/turn-keyboard-lighting-on-off

                 https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c01612362

 

Regards.

BH
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