HP Probook 4540s can get backlit keyboard?

[MASH5]

Hello all,

I have an HP Probook 4540s, i7, 2nd generation laptop. A backlit keyboard wasn't something I was considering when I bought the laptop, but now, after use, I find myself wishing that there was back light for the keyboard.

My question is whether I can have a backlit keyboard installed into my laptop (ie. replace the keyboard maybe?). If so, what are the steps I must take to do so?

Thank you, 

MASH5

Egypt

[banhien]

Hi,

Normally the keyboard alone won't do anything good. You need to replace the mother board/system board too because you need somewhere to plug cables for all the lights. Some people suggested using internal USB power source and this could be a very, very, very costly exercise.

Hope this makes sense.

[MASH5]

First, thank you for your quick reply.

Second, I want to know if the option for my laptop (Probook 4540s/i7/2rd generation) to even get a backlit keyboard installed is available, as I read in other places that certain models don't/can't get a backlit keyboard (if I understood correctly).

And if I wanted to get it, what should I do? Should I go directly to an HP company? 

Finally, about how much would the price be? As you said, it is expensive (and I would probably guess so), but what is the probable range of its price?

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

The following review says no backlit keyboard. HP may not be able to help you and my say "buy a new machine, different model, with backlit keyboard". If you wish, you can call them to ask.

   http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-ProBook-4540s-Notebook.85978.0.html

Regards.

[MASH5]

Thank you very much.