The first step is to perform a hard reset on your computer. Follow these steps: Turn off your computer. Remove the peripherals and the battery (if it is a laptop). Disconnect the power cord. Now, ...

Desktop and laptop computer LCD monitors sport a long light bulb to display the video. When this bulb burns out, the screen dims to almost black. Failing backlights can also cause the picture to ...

Backlit keyboards have become a necessity in recent years, and most laptop manufacturers have taken note. Now almost every laptop, whether it's made for gaming or not, comes with a backlit keyboard.

[Lee Davison] acquired an Acer laptop that didn’t have a display anymore. He had enough parts on hand to add in an LCD panel and give it a CCFL backlight. But when he started looking for an inverter ...

Explore quick tips to enhance your typing experience in dim lighting with HP keyboard's backlight option Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Press the F5, F9, or F11 key to turn your HP laptop keyboard light on ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Typing in the dark is a pain. You're in a meeting, taking ...

If you’re like most of us here at Hack a Day, you probably shudder at the amount of e-waste that gets thrown out — here’s a clever way to make some good use out of a broken laptop screen! [Victor] ...