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backlit keyboards

#1 Post by Tactmedic »

Just started using the Getac in the rescue and I have to say that I love it. Has anyone modded the Toughbook keyboard to also have the red "tactical" backlit keyboards??? I sold/traded my CF-30s but still have a CF-C2...
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#2 Post by Shawn »

Do you mean the backlit leds are red and not white?
Yes that is possible
You will have to completely disassemble the keyboard and solder 4 new leds on...
Not that bad of a job to disassemble a keyboard.
You need double face tape to hold it all back together as you have to drill out the rivets.
Look for my thread on backlit keyboard for a CF19.
The insides of the keyboards are designed the same.
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Thanks! Any1 know if the CF-C2 has a backlit option?
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Tactmedic wrote:Thanks! Any1 know if the CF-C2 has a backlit option?
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Re: backlit keyboards

#5 Post by QldRtv »

long shot, but does anyone know what LED's are needed to do a color change?
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