HP probook 470 g3

[Maxyold]

Hey there... I need a keyboard for HP Probook 470 g3. I was wondering, is the keyboard compatible with g5 and is it possible to install a keyboard with backlight. I appreciate your help.

[70007]

Hello Maxyold,

Thank you for your query.

No, an HP ProBook 470 G3 keyboard is not compatible with the 470 G5, and the 470 G3 model does not officially support a backlit keyboard without hardware modifications. To install a backlit keyboard, you would need a replacement keyboard specifically for the G5 model, and you cannot simply add backlighting to the G3 keyboard. 

G3 vs. G5 compatibility

• Not compatible: The chassis and internal connectors are different between the G3 and G5 models, so a keyboard designed for one will not fit in the other.
• Correct model: To replace the keyboard, you must buy a keyboard specifically made for the ProBook 470 G5. 

Backlit keyboard installation

• Official models: Many 470 G5 models come with a backlit keyboard, and you can purchase a replacement specifically for that model, like this one from Amazon.in.
• Unofficial upgrades: The 470 G3 model was not offered with a backlit keyboard, and its motherboard does not have the necessary header to support one.
• DIY solution: While it is possible to manually add a backlit keyboard to a 470 G3 by tapping into a different power source, this is a complex and potentially risky project that is not officially supported by HP.