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Latest Eee PC hack adds backlit keyboard for just $15

by Robert Nelson on May 17, 2008 at 11:31 PM

Asus Eee PC with a backlit keyboard

The latest mod to come the ever-hackable Eee PC seems like one that should have been done a long time ago. For just about $15 you can ‘somewhat easily’ add a backlight to your keyboard. The mod is estimated to take about 3 hours and requires you taking your keyboard off as well as some soldering. After all your work you will indeed have a nice backlit keyboard that will allow you to comfortably type at any time of day or night, sadly the light is powered by an external battery back that runs on two AA-batteries. While a nice little trick, it would be much cooler if this could be powered internally. Personally I would opt for a cheap external USB light as opposed to having a battery pack stuck to the top of my Eee. Keep reading to check out another pic of the battery pack, and click the Read link below for the full set of instructions.

Read [PopSci.com]

Asus Eee PC with a backlit keyboard

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