diff --git a/rootdir/etc/init.target.rc b/rootdir/etc/init.target.rc
index 5afe1e4..e7c2257 100644
--- a/rootdir/etc/init.target.rc
+++ b/rootdir/etc/init.target.rc
@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@
 # ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 #
 
+on early-init
+    # Turn off backlight on blank
+    write /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/trigger "backlight"
+
 on boot
     # charger
     chown system system /sys/bus/i2c/drivers/lc709203/batt_capacity