hp 17t-cn300 backlight doesnt change colors??

[nikkistixit]

just received my hp 17t-cn300 'gaming' laptop and i specifically added the backlit keyboard upgrade so i could change the color of the keyboard backlight.... kinda upset that i cant find where or even if the color changes...please help, because if it does i DEFINITELY wanna change it because this white light just aint it!

[Irfan_06 · Accepted solution]

Hi @nikkistixit,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to assist you.

The HP 17t-cn300 is a great laptop and typically comes with a white-only backlit keyboard. Even if you've upgraded to a backlit keyboard, the color is usually not customizable on this model. HP reserves RGB or multi-zone backlighting for its gaming-focused OMEN or high-end Pavilion Gaming laptops.

Here's how you can double-check:

HP OMEN Gaming Hub:

• Open the HP OMEN Gaming Hub software (if installed).
• Check for any keyboard customization options. If your keyboard supports RGB or color customization, it should appear here.
• If the laptop isn't listed or no options appear, then the backlight is likely white-only.

BIOS Settings:

• Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS setup (press F10 during startup).
• Look for any keyboard lighting options. Some models allow toggling lighting features here.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

• Use the keyboard shortcut Fn + F5 or a similar combination to adjust the brightness or turn the backlight on/off. Unfortunately, this won't let you change the color if it's not supported.

Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

 Irwin6

HP Support