laptop not running X - can I turn off the backlight?

beijingjj · Apprentice Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 212

Hello,

I am running a minimal install on a laptop, which means I didn't install X. Although the screen will blank out after a while without any keyboard activity the LCD's backlight it always on. Is there a way to control this and make it turn off as well?

KaZeR · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject:

I personnally switch the output to the vga when i'm not using it.
Usually, something like function + f?

It's not exactly what you're looking for, but it will save a bit your backlight until you found a better solution

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