HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 5,000, brand new and sealed, with silver keycaps and a working backlight. The HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard is an original HP board for the 13-4xxx generation of HP's aluminium Spectre convertible, sold through 2015 and 2016. It suits units labelled 13-4001DX, 13-4002DX, 13-4005DX, 13-4013DX, 13-4100DX and their sister models. Pick up the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard over the counter at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery.
Spectre owners chose this laptop partly for how it looks, and a black generic board dropped into a silver deck spoils that instantly. Graphic designers, architects and photographers based in Westlands and Kilimani often carry the Spectre into client meetings, where a patchy keyboard undermines a polished pitch. The HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard fixes the usual faults in one swap: dead keys after a spilled cup of chai, a backlight that has stopped glowing, or caps worn shiny from years of typing. Your convertible keeps its factory finish, and tent or stand mode still shows off the machine HP designed.
Where most Nairobi repair stalls fit whichever black board matches the connector, Mascom International stocks the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard in its colour-matched original finish. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the silver keycaps are the detail that made a repaired Spectre feel new again rather than patched. HP shipped this model with more than one key layout, so our team checks a photo of your current keys before dispatch. Send that photo on WhatsApp, then collect from Kimathi Street or pay on arrival wherever you are in the country.
Common Questions About the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard
Which laptops does the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard fit?
The HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard fits the 13-4xxx Spectre convertibles HP sold in 2015 and 2016, covering the 13-4000, 13-4100 and 13-4200 ranges. Common labels include 13-4001DX, 13-4003DX, 13-4013DX, 13-4093NR, 13-4095NR, 13-4101DX and 13-4102DX. Find your exact number on the sticker under the laptop, or press Fn and Esc together in Windows to open HP System Information. Send that number to Mascom International on WhatsApp and we confirm the fit before you pay.
Is the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard backlit?
Yes, this HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard is the backlit version, so light shines through every key legend once it is connected. The backlight runs through its own thin ribbon cable, which plugs into the same motherboard socket your original board used. After fitting, press the function key marked with the backlight symbol to switch it on or off. If your old board never lit up, test the new one before closing the case, because a damaged socket can cause that fault too.
How do I tell whether my Spectre has a UK or US key layout?
Check the Enter key first: a tall, two-row Enter shaped like an upside-down L means UK layout, while a wide single-row Enter means US layout. A UK board also shows the pound sign on the 3 key and places the @ symbol on the key beside the semicolon. A US board prints @ above the 2 and # above the 3. Take a clear photo of your keys, send it to Mascom International on +254 708 852 521, and we match the layout before dispatch.
Will the backlit HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard help during a Kenya Power outage?
Yes, the backlight keeps every key readable when a Kenya Power blackout leaves your room or office dark. Silver keycaps are hard to read in dim light, so the glow matters more on this finish than on a black board. The light draws from the laptop battery, so switch it off during a long outage if you need every minute of runtime. Students finishing assignments at night and designers chasing evening deadlines no longer need a phone torch to find keys.
HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard or a generic black keyboard: which should you choose?
Choose the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard if appearance and an exact fit matter to you. Generic black boards from street fitters usually cost less, but they clash with the silver aluminium deck and can arrive without the backlight cable. The original keeps the key travel and spacing HP tuned for this convertible. If your Spectre is a spare machine you plan to sell soon, a cheaper board can make sense. For a daily work laptop, the matched original is the safer buy.
Who should buy the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard if you own a 13-4xxx Spectre with dead keys, a failed backlight or worn caps, and you want it to look untouched. Skip it if your Spectre is a later 13-w, 13-ac or 13-ae model, because those generations use different boards. Skip it too if the palmrest is cracked or a hinge has pulled loose, since a full top-cover assembly fixes that better. Mascom International stocks other original HP keyboards, so tell us your model.
How hard is it to install the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard?
Fitting the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard is a full strip-down job, not a quick clip-in swap. On this convertible the board sits inside the top case, so a technician removes the bottom cover, battery and mainboard before lifting the old keyboard out. Proper precision screwdrivers and patience are essential. We recommend a trained repairer over a first-time home attempt, because the thin ribbon cables tear easily and a torn backlight cable cannot be mended.
Does the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard switch off in tablet mode?
Yes, it behaves exactly like the factory board, because the laptop itself decides when the keys are active. Fold the screen past the stand position into tablet mode and the laptop's sensors disable the keyboard, so pressing the silver keys against your lap or a desk types nothing. Fold it back to laptop mode and typing resumes at once. Nothing on the new board needs setting up for this, and Windows needs no extra driver.
Is the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard worth KSh 5,000 in Kenya?
For a Spectre still in daily use, yes: KSh 5,000 restores the part you touch most without replacing the whole laptop. Any replacement convertible of similar build quality costs many times that in Nairobi today. Spread over a year of daily typing, the board works out to under KSh 14 a day. Buying from Mascom International also gets you a written warranty and a real shop to walk back into, which roadside fitters along Luthuli Avenue rarely offer.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Typing Feel
- Full QWERTY board with island-style keys, so each key stands apart and your fingers find them without looking.
- Brand-new switches under every key restore even resistance, ending the sticky or double-typing keys an old board develops.
- Fresh keycap surfaces replace the shiny, worn letters that years of daily typing leave on the original set.
- Full function row returns volume, brightness and backlight shortcuts that often die first after a liquid spill.
- Quiet key action suits shared offices, libraries and late-night work beside a sleeping household without loud clatter.
- Original HP part built for this chassis, so key travel matches what your hands learned on the factory keyboard.
Backlight Hardware
- Backlit construction lights every key legend from underneath, keeping letters readable in a dark room or lecture hall.
- Separate backlight ribbon cable connects to the existing motherboard socket, so no extra wiring or adapter is needed.
- Backlight toggles from the function row, letting you switch it off to save battery on long unplugged sessions.
- Light passes through the legends only, not around the keys, which keeps the silver deck looking clean.
- Test the glow before closing the case, since a damaged socket on the motherboard also stops backlight output.
- Lit legends make silver keys far easier to read, because pale caps lose contrast under dim lighting.
Compatibility and Model Coverage
- Fits HP Spectre convertibles in the 13-4000, 13-4100 and 13-4200 ranges sold during 2015 and 2016.
- Matching labels include 13-4001DX, 13-4002DX, 13-4003DX and 13-4005DX, printed on the sticker under the laptop.
- Also suits 13-4013DX, 13-4093NR, 13-4095NR, 13-4100DX, 13-4101DX and 13-4102DX units sold in other regions.
- Pressing Fn and Esc in Windows opens HP System Information, which shows your exact product number instantly.
- Does not fit the later 13-w, 13-ac or 13-ae generations, which use different keyboard designs.
Layout Identification
- A tall Enter key shaped like an upside-down L indicates a UK layout on your current Spectre.
- A wide single-row Enter key indicates a US layout, the other version HP fitted to this generation.
- UK boards print the pound sign on the 3 key and put @ beside the semicolon.
- US boards print @ above the 2 and # above the 3, a quick second check.
- A clear WhatsApp photo of your keys lets our team confirm the matching layout before your order ships.
- Matching the layout matters, since a mismatched Enter key leaves a visible gap in the deck cut-out.
Build Quality and Finish
- Silver keycaps match the aluminium palmrest, so the repaired laptop shows no colour break across the deck.
- Keyboard-only part, meaning your existing palmrest, touchpad and speakers stay in place and keep their factory alignment.
- Thin ribbon connectors are delicate, so handle them by the stiffened tabs and never fold them sharply.
- Sealed factory packaging protects the keycaps from scratches and dust until the moment your technician opens it.
- Fresh legends resist fading under daily use, keeping letters crisp for client presentations and design reviews.
Fitting Notes
- Installation requires removing the bottom cover, battery and mainboard, so plan for a full strip-down repair.
- Precision Torx and Phillips screwdrivers are needed for the tiny fasteners holding this convertible together.
- Disconnecting the battery before any work protects the motherboard from short circuits during the swap.
- A trained laptop technician finishes the job far more safely than a first-time home repair attempt.
- Back up your files first, because the mainboard comes out and any slip risks the storage connection.
- Power the laptop on before reassembling the bottom cover, confirming every key and the backlight respond correctly.
Package Contents
The HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard arrives as a bare original part in protective factory packaging, sealed until you or your technician open it. Inside you receive:
- One HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard with silver keycaps and backlight
- Attached main keyboard ribbon cable
- Attached backlight ribbon cable
Screws, tools, palmrest and touchpad are not included, because the job reuses the fasteners already in your laptop.
Warranty
The HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Coverage includes dead keys, faulty switches and backlight failure that appear under normal use. Physical damage, liquid spills and torn ribbon cables caused during installation fall outside this cover. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any claim directly.
Buying the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard in Silver at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to inspect the keycaps and compare them against your own laptop before paying.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the HP Spectre x360 13-4000 Silver Keyboard the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You check the packaging and pay only when it arrives.
The board comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Before you order, send your product number and a photo of your current keys on WhatsApp so we confirm both fit and layout. Spectre owners across Kenya rely on Mascom International for original HP parts, straight answers on compatibility, and a real counter to return to if anything goes wrong.
