diff --git a/recipes-diya/initramfs/files/init b/recipes-diya/initramfs/files/init
index e1bcf41..8d2bc58 100755
--- a/recipes-diya/initramfs/files/init
+++ b/recipes-diya/initramfs/files/init
@@ -120,6 +120,9 @@ else
 	fi
 fi
 
+# active the back light
+echo  0 > /sys/class/backlight/backlight/bl_power
+
 # Load and run modules
 for m in $MODULES_DIR/*; do
 	# Skip backup files