G4-Backlit Keyboard suddenly not recognized

[bob]

I tried resetting the PRAM, reparing permissions, ran Onyx...gave up and did a complete reinstall of OS 10.4

AAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!

My keyboard backlight just quit working from one day to the next! Is there a way to check it without going to a service center? I'm thinking this might be a hardware problem!

 

[bob]

"illuminate keyboard in low light conditions" is not available in the system preferences. Actually it isn't there at all!

 

[bob]

anybody???

 

[iRye]

Your keyboard is most likely failing. You can simply call up your nearest Apple Authorized Retailer/Apple Store and order one. I did that with my PowerBook. It'll set you back about 80 bucks. You can have it installed or install it yourself.

 

[bob]

ouch!!!

thanks!
I was hoping for a click here-click there fix...LOL

 

[bob]

Could it be a loose connection? bulb burned out?

Cause the Illuminate Keyboard in low light conditions" option is showing up in the preferences. For awhile it was gone!

When I press the F8, 9 or 10 keys I get the circle with a line through it.