Hello all,
Just received my Framework 16 today!
Everthing is mounted and looks to be operating as normal execpt for the keyboard backlight.
I’ve tried the FN+Spacebar multiple times, but nothing lights up.
The numberpad i’ve connected did have backlight the first time i booted the laptop, however everything i pressed a key on the numberpad the light would go brighter or dimmer.
Now it the backlight on the numberpad also stopped working.
What can i do to fix this?
Also 1 USB devices keeps failing (according to Windows), should i try placing only 1 USB extention at once? I did follow the guide.
Currently im using:
1: USB C
2: SDcardreader
3: USB A
4: USB C
5: HDMI
6: USB A
Congrats on getting it! (I’m still waiting, so jealous!)
Have you tried re-seating the keyboard and number-pad? The pogo pins might not be making good contact at the moment.
As for the USB device that’s failing – have you narrowed it down to a specific one?
Not at all sure about this, but if the HDMI card is the one that it’s complaining about, is it in the middle slot on the right? I seem to recall that that one only works in one of the two back slots or in the middle slot on the left.
How could i forget to check that !
Haha i still used to the idea of removable parts on the laptop, i’ve reseated the keyboard in a different position and the light when on! Then changed it back and thay are still working!
Thank you! Hope you’ll get your soon too!
I’ll be back with an update on the ports, i’ve looked at this page for instructions, but i mixed the upside and the downside of the laptop.
Well I have the same issue… however moving the keyboard to other positions doesn’t solve it. I’ve moved it around, but can’t get it to function in any other position that the central one, and always without backlight…
Any other suggestions? Is there a way to turn it on programatically?
Yeah it does not respond to the lighting control tab. I’m on Fedora 40, and I’m starting to wonder whether this keyboard has a backlight at all, because i’ve never seen it work.
On occasion the backlight on my system is inactive, but I have been able to get it going again by running the keyboard.frame.work via page and flipping through the options. I assume that occasionally some sort of gremlin pops up, and via resets it. I would be interested to hear if that makes any difference for you.
Thanks I just needed to know the key combo. Two things surprised me… no keyboard backlight (solved). No touch screen. I just thought they were ubiquitous.
