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‎11-06-2018 03:50 PM

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I have a nice computer, in which I had Windows 7 reinstalled. ( don't ask why) I know some things were lost, and I am reinstalling them. I do not have a backlit keyboard, but would like one. How can I do this myself? What will I need, if it is even possible? Can anyone help me, PLEASE.

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‎11-08-2018 01:43 PM

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You just need to replace the keyboard with a backlit one:

 

Keyboard with backlight (includes backlight cable): For use on all computer models in the United States 681981-001

 

Service Manual

 

See p. 57 for instructions. Its a reasonably easy job on that model series. 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-HP-Pavilion-DV7-7000-DV7-7100-DV7t-7000-DV7-7200-Backlit-US-Keyboar...

 

Post back with any other questions and please accept as solution if this is the info you needed. Let us know if we can help with reinstallation, too. 

 

 

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