Upgrading a nonbacklit keyboard with a backlit one

Hi I am trying to upgrade my pavillion dv6t-quad core with a backlit keyboard, preferrably of a different color then just black. Since I got one that did not come with a backlit keyboard is it possible to do this upgrade? If so can you recommend a good site with reasonable prices where I can get the part? Thank you for your time.
Cheers,
Dragon

I need to know your exact model number. A few versions of the dv6 do allow a nonbacklit to be replaced with a backlit but only a very few models. The general rule is that you cannot. I believe the ones where it can work are in the dv6-3000 and dv6-4000 series so they are a few years old now.

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