Feature request: Framework version of the ThinkLight

Framework Laptop 13
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My first experiences with laptops were the many early ThinkPads my mother would bring home during her time at a certain tech company.

One of the features I’ve missed since the adoption of backlit keyboards is the ThinkLight (ThinkLight - Wikipedia).

A little LED just above the screen that shines down on the keyboard. It’s super useful for reading at night if you have papers or a credit card that require lighting from above rather than below.

Plus I’m just an emotional wreck after remembering those little lights and how fascinated 10-year-old me was when I discovered them, and just now finding out they were discontinued years ago. It’s the little things, yknow?

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These were fantastic. I had a Pentium 4 Thinkpad from work, and discovered it accidentally. I would love to see something like this implemented, but I have no idea if it is possible without changing the design of the lid.

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I wonder if someone could look at making a custom mic/camera module and a custom bezel that could allow for an LED to be integrated. It would have to be super thin, but definitely possible!

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Yes, but that totally misses the cool factor…

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Its like having a lamp on your desk in a well lit room. I like options.

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I’m so glad I’m not the only one who misses these things. Thanks guys.