Abstract: A keyboard illuminator and a method for illuminating a keyboard for use by a computer user operating a computer having a keyboard, a housing and a display that emits light. The keyboard illuminator includes a rigid planar member that is at least partially transmitting and at least partially reflecting and an apparatus for mounting the member on the housing. The member is mounted so that the member is disposed at an angle to the display screen between the display screen and the user such that at least a portion of light emitted by the display screen is reflected onto the keyboard to illuminate the keyboard for operation.