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| + | [title] Installing the backlight |
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| [* black] Once we are satisfied with the keyboards fit and there are no sticky keys, especially the top rows smaller function keys as they are the most common to do so if ever, we can prepare to install the old or new backlight to the casing. | |
| [* black] ''It is actually possible to change the color of your backlight at this stage by inserting a thin plastic covering layer between the backlight and the middle clear plastic. Colored bin liner (Trash can bags) work well as they are thin enough not to absolve to much light. I have seen various colors available at the local budget store.'' | |
| [* black] Using the 3M tape carefully go around the edges where the old tape was leaving as less space as possible as this will help in case of any dirt, dust or worst case scenario of a water spill getting inside and onto the logic board, or at least to minimize that risk. | |
| [* black] ''A new backlight may come with adhesive tape preinstalled, if so there will be no need to use the 3M tape,'' | |
| - | [* black] Gently put the backlight in its correct alignment and position and then run your finger around the edges pushing it down to secure it to the case. |
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| + | [* black] Gently put the backlight in its correct alignment and position, making sure that it is laying nice and even observing a couple of screw mounts for the logic board are not covered, then gently run your finger around the edges pushing it down to secure it to the case. |
| + | [* black] Once you are satisfied that everything is nice and secure, we are now ready to re-assemble the laptop. Job done. |