HP 15 Notebook - Keyboard Question

__Johnson · ‎09-03-2019

Hi,

I have a HP 15 Notebook (15-R132WM) currently. I'm in college and take notes on this laptop often. Therefore, I'm wondering if this laptop has the option/ability to have a backlit keyboard installed without disruption to the laptop's functionality?

banhien · ‎09-03-2019

@__Johnson

Backlit keyboard alone won't work. You need a motherboard which have connectors to supply power for keyboard lights.

Regards.

BH
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__Johnson · ‎10-28-2019

What kind of motherboard? How do I go about doing it?

TheBestofWorld · ‎10-28-2019

Hi!, __Johnson :

You notebook, is … https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-15-r100-notebook-pc-series/7234951/model/7605346/manuals

Have specifications … https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04504172?jumpid=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0001

The Generic Maintenance and Service Manual, is … http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04409502

Have keyboard ...

Part No: 749658-001
Description: Keyboard assembly (Black color) - Full-sized island-style keyboard with numeric keypad (United States)
Rohs: COMPLY_2.04

Your notebook not have possibility of install Backlit keyboard.

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__Johnson · ‎10-28-2019

Yes, this is my laptop, but what motherboard do I need to get the backlit keyboard? If I get a new motherboard will I loose everything on my laptop?