My backlit keyboard just randomly stops working. I can restart the computer and sometimes it starts working, but sometimes it doesn't. Any idea what is affecting this?
Mid 2009 Macbook Pro
So recently my keyboard and trackpad stopped working after a restart, none of the keys or the trackpad worked, however, the power button works for some strange reason. I haven't installed any software previous the restart, it's strange why this is happening.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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I have a new 2013 Macbook pro retina.
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.6)
Keyboard and Trackpad stopped working suddenly
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
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I like my current PBG4's backlit keyboard, and sometimes find it necessary, however, it does have low contrast silver keys with white lettering. Since the Macbooks have black keys with white lettering, and therefore more contrast, I am wondering if this will improve visibility in low light conditions enough so I won't have to have the backlight.
Do any of you have the new MacBook sans backlit keyboard, and if so what are your impressions of being able to see the keys in a dim (not dark) room?
I've searched and it seems no more backlit keyboard?
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