diff --git a/recipes-diya/initramfs/files/confd b/recipes-diya/initramfs/files/confd
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+#!/bin/sh
+
+PATH=/sbin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin
+DESC="Auto deployment configuration from media"
+
+case "$1" in
+    start)
+        echo -n "Start $DESC: "
+        # for some reason the LCD backlight is turned off
+        # need to turn it on manually
+        echo  0 > /sys/class/backlight/backlight/bl_power
+    ;;
+    *)
+        N=/etc/init.d/$NAME
+        echo "Usage: $N {start}" >&2
+        exit 1
+    ;;
+esac
+
+exit 0
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