Screen backlight Keys not responding

hey all, acquired 17" powerbook g4 1.33ghz cheap. however, issue can see while screen backlight slider moves , down, screen doesn't dim or become brighter. hardware issue fixable or software, running os x leopard 10.5.8

in advance,

 

already tried pram reset?

 

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