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‎12-04-2025 03:08 AM

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Hi,

Backlit Keyboard - To Be or Not to Be ?

I just got HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G9 Notebook PC (4B860AV)

Product: 6C182UT#ABA
S/N: 5CG2480L3P 
The Keboard have on F9 key with a sign showing a keyboard and 5 rays
I have try F9 key with and or without Fn - Nothing 
I have look in BIOS and No reference to Backlit in Advance tab -> Built-in Device Options 
Do I have backlit keyboard or not 
To Be or Not to Be !
Please help me clarify
Thank you
Adrian
 
 
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‎12-04-2025 05:16 AM

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Mystery SOLVED !

The Backlit cable was disconected from System Board connector BL

The ribbon cable go above the battery and I think battery movment took the cable out.

Backlit Keyboard - To Be !
If the F9 has the icon showing a keyboard and 5 rays  

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‎12-04-2025 05:16 AM

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Mystery SOLVED !

The Backlit cable was disconected from System Board connector BL

The ribbon cable go above the battery and I think battery movment took the cable out.

Backlit Keyboard - To Be !
If the F9 has the icon showing a keyboard and 5 rays  

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