Dell Precision 7560 - upgrade from non-backlit keyboard to backlit - possible?

Thank you for the reply!  

And heck, I don't even care that they're out of stock, I'm a patient guy. I'd be so stoked if I can even PERFORM the upgrade! 

And thank you for the tip!! I'm very familiar with opening laptops, I've done it a hundred times either for repair or upgrade so I'm aware of the care that needs to be taken.  

I've never done the ESD, but I do wear rubber or vinyl disposable gloves, and that usually sees me through.  But I'll try the ESD.  

Hello!  

Just reporting back. I've just acquired and installed a BACKLIT keyboard for my Dell Precision 7560.  I've done all the updates I could find and checked all BIOS settings and..... no backlight functionality.  Does anyone perhaps know if I am overlooking some setting somewhere?  

When I opened the machine, there was indeed a slot for the backlight.  It was even labeled "BACKLIGHT".  I know I installed it properly as I checked and doublechecked my work. I'm no stranger to tiny ribbon cables.    

So.... is that it?  Is there any other avenue I can explore that will get this backlight to work?  I must say I'm a bit heartbroken.  I have this machine that I LOVE, but one of my most loved features doesn't work.    

Look on your function keys (F1 through F12). Do you see one with a sort of lightbulb icon or something that could represent light? Try pressing that key while depressing the Fn key. Try each function key with Fn. For example, on my Dell laptop pressing F6 key plus the Fn key will toggle the keyboard backlight on/off. Some BIOS have an option to enable/disable backlight, though you said you checked your BIOS.

I picked up Dell precision 7560 around the same time as you ... with no option for backlit keyboard. I was finally able to find an OEM keyboard without price gouging, delivered and I installed yesterday 3/10. Keyboard initially would light up on boot prior to OS load for a few seconds and not thereafter. I had to enable backlit functionality in the BIOS and set ac/dc timeouts and now all good. Backlit options were not in BIOS prior to me installing keyboard. Tiny ribbon cables are too tiny for me these days and I use a stand with magnifying glass and light to ensure I connected ribbon correctly.

Oh very cool!  

Yunno, one thing I did NOT check - is if the keyboard I got was an OEM.  It's not.  They're out of stock everywhere, but I found a company called MyFixGuide.com that claims they have new "pulled" keyboards which I imagine means that they remove them from existing units.  I already ordered one, and I'm going to try one of those and at the same time keep an eye out for an OEM on eBay.  I pretty much had given up after I installed this aftermarket one and it didn't work.  Even the CAPS LOCK key light doesn't work.

I'll report back with findings once it comes in and I install.    

Out of curiosity - where did you end up finding your OEM backlit keyboard?  

Keyboard was actually marketed as open box "Gray" and from ebay but manufactured by Chicony Electronics CO. ... which manufactures DELL OEM keyboards out of Taiwan. For the moment, I am calling it a win and $26.80 well spent. Sold by laptopandcomputerpartssolutions

SUCCESS!!  

Well after all the hub-bub. I finally have backlit keyboard!  I was able to source a pretty much like-new OEM Dell backlit keyboard from one of the online computer replacement parts outlets... MyFixGuide.com I believe it was.  

It was easy as heck too, I didn't even change anything in my BIOS, I simply installed it which was very simple, and BINGO it lit right up on startup!  Can't tell ya how happy I was.  

Thanks again everyone for all your help...  and I've learned a good lesson in this whole experience:  

DO NOT BUY AFTERMARKET PARTS!  Unless you want a potential headache.  It's almost never worth it.  Be patient, and get the real thing.  

Same scenario here, I just bought a Precision 7760 off lease for an incredibly good price (well relatively good price) considering the cost of new. Anyway, it also came with an non lit keyboard. I can't understand why these higher end (and price) computers come without something as basic and convenient as a back lit keyboard in the first place. Like the price difference between a non back lit and a back lit key board itself is nothing when compared with the over-all price of the computer

But as to the question....yes it can be upgraded. I just bought an oem back lit keyboard from Dell  and spent about an hour installing it. The mobo already had the receptacle (which is labelled "lighting") in it for the back lit ribbon from the new keyboard to plug into. For me, it was strictly and fortunately plug-and-play. It functioned right away,  no updating drivers or BIOS or anything. There's you-tube video's out there showing how to do it. The video I referenced I believe was for a 7560 as I couldn't fine one for my 7760. The keyboard was about $55 delivered.

Yes your right on that, the keyboard for my 7760 was available on Amazon for 1/2 what I paid for oem, but it's just not worth the headache if it doesn't work properly.

Translation into English:

"Hello everyone, I am a user from Vietnam, and while addressing my own issues, I accidentally came across this conversation. I own a Dell Precision 7560 laptop, and I truly love it. However, this machine does not have a backlit keyboard, and unfortunately, a few keys on the keyboard have fallen off and can no longer function properly.

Therefore, I am looking for a replacement keyboard but don’t know where to find an original backlit keyboard. I have tried some places but realized they were all low-quality, custom-made keyboards, which felt quite disappointing to use.

I hope to find an original product with a backlight. Could you help me? Thank you very much!"