Is my Saitek Eclipse faulty?

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Wally

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Now, being a USB device, i wouldn't expect to need to install any drivers for this, but sinc ei got it the backlight doesn't work. I can type on it, and the Caps lock, scroll lock etc keys work fine, but i get no backlight. is it faulty or do i need to do something to it?
 
Yeah somethings wrong with it. You shouldnt have to do anything special...just plug it in (USB of course) and your good to go. Are you plugging it into the computer or are you using a hub or something? The Saiteks are supposed to be fussy about plugging into USB hubs.
 
Nope, plugged in and typing, but no backlight. I read i'm mean to get "new usb device detected" or soemthing, but no sign. WTF?
 
What happens when you push the light button? It's the on the far right hand corner next to the volume buttons.
 
Out of curiosity, does your keyboard show up as "Saitek Gamer's Keyboard" under Control Panel -> Game controllers?

Sounds as if the backlight is fubar, but as other posters have implied, make sure its plugged into a "powered" USB hub and not something passive. Ports on your mobo/case are probably ok, but some cheap aftermarket hubs, eeehhhhh, its up in the air.
 
My Saitek Eclipse Keybord does not work on any USB ports except my back mobo ports. I dunno why :(
 
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