Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 4,000, brand new and sealed, with backlit keys and a US English layout. On a thin aluminium deck like this one, the keyboard sits under the palmrest with almost no spare room, so a near match is never good enough. A part cut for a different model can lift, rattle, or press against the screen when the lid closes. This original-specification, OEM-grade Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard is built to the factory fit. Collect it from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Creatives, consultants and executives choose the IdeaPad 730S-13 because it slips into a laptop sleeve and weighs little on a long day. That same thin design leaves the original keyboard exposed to daily wear, which is where the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard earns its place. A dead Enter key, a sticky Space bar or a dark backlight slows every email, invoice and script you write. Designers lose shortcuts, consultants lose speed in client workshops, and executives lose patience during late reviews in Upper Hill boardrooms. Replacing the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard brings back the typing you bought the machine for, at a fraction of the cost of a new ultrabook.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell generic keyboards labelled for a dozen models, Mascom International matches each part to the exact laptop series. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the correct fit is what keeps a slim deck flat and quiet after repair. Before you order, bring your laptop to our Kimathi Street store, or send a WhatsApp photo of the label on its underside, and we confirm the match. The Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard then ships countrywide with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you check the part before paying a shilling.
Common Questions About the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard
Will the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard fit my laptop?
The Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard fits the IdeaPad 730S-13 series, including the 730S-13IWL, also sold as the Yoga S730-13IWL in some markets. Lenovo uses similar names for different machines, so the label matters more than the name on the lid. Flip your laptop over and photograph the model label. Send it to Mascom International on WhatsApp, or bring the laptop to our Nairobi CBD store, and we confirm the fit before you pay.
Is the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard backlit like the original?
Yes, this Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard is backlit, matching the standard part Lenovo fitted to this series. It carries two flat cables on its underside, one for the keys and one for the backlight. Both must be connected for the lighting to work. That matters if you type in dim hotel rooms, on evening flights, or during a power cut at home, when the lit keys let you keep working by screen glow alone.
How hard is it to fit a keyboard in the IdeaPad 730S-13?
Fitting a keyboard in the IdeaPad 730S-13 is a skilled job, because the keyboard sits beneath the palmrest rather than clipping in from the top. Parts guides for this series describe removing the bottom cover, battery and most internal components, including the motherboard, before the old keyboard comes out. We recommend a qualified technician who works with anti-static precautions. Mascom International supplies the part only, so plan the fitting with a technician you trust.
Should I replace the keyboard or just use an external Logitech keyboard?
Replace the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard if you work away from a desk, because an external keyboard defeats the point of a slim ultrabook. A Logitech or similar Bluetooth keyboard suits a fixed office setup well. On a matatu, in a client lobby or at a café table in Westlands, though, carrying a second keyboard is awkward. A repaired built-in keyboard keeps the 730S-13 a single, light machine you can open anywhere.
Is the US English layout a problem for users in Kenya?
No, the US English layout is the layout most laptops sold in Kenya already use, so your muscle memory carries straight over. The Enter key is a single wide row, the @ symbol sits above the 2, and the dollar sign sits above the 4. Typing KRA PINs on iTax, M-Pesa reference codes and email addresses works exactly as before. If your current keyboard is a UK layout, tell us, because key shapes differ.
Is this an original Lenovo part or a copy?
This Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard is an original-specification, OEM-grade part, supplied brand new. It is made to the same outline, cable positions and backlight design as the keyboard Lenovo fitted at the factory. Copies often miss on small details, such as the cable length or the mounting points, and those details decide whether the deck closes flat. Mascom International inspects each part against the model before it leaves our store.
Who should buy this keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard if your 730S-13 still runs well but has dead, sticky or unlit keys. Skip it if your laptop is a different model, such as the older 720S or the convertible Yoga 730, because those use other parts. Skip it too if the palmrest is cracked or the motherboard has failed. In that case, a used Lenovo ThinkPad or HP EliteBook from Mascom International is the better spend.
Is the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard worth KSh 4,000 in Kenya?
Yes, at KSh 4,000 the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard costs far less than replacing a working ultrabook because of a few bad keys. Spread across the 6-month Mascom warranty period alone, that works out to about KSh 22 per day. For a consultant billing by the hour or a designer on deadline, one lost day of typing usually costs more. Repairing keeps your files, settings and software exactly where you left them.
How do I know the keyboard is the problem and not Windows?
Test with an external USB keyboard first: if it types normally, the built-in Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard is likely at fault. Next, open the Windows on-screen keyboard and press the failing keys on the laptop itself. Keys that never register, or that repeat on their own, point to hardware. Spills often kill a row of keys at once. If you are unsure, bring the laptop to Mascom International and we check it with you.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Typing Feel
- Brand new full replacement keyboard, restoring every key on the deck rather than patching single keycaps one at a time.
- Original-specification OEM-grade construction, so key feel and spacing match what your fingers learned on the factory keyboard.
- Full US English key set, including function row, arrow cluster and number row, ready for daily office and creative work.
- Low-profile chiclet keys suit the thin deck, keeping the gap between keys and screen correct when the lid closes.
- Restores standard Lenovo shortcut keys on the function row, such as volume, brightness and screen controls used in meetings.
Backlight and Low-Light Use
- Backlit keys match the standard part for this series, so evening work looks and feels the same as before.
- A dedicated backlight cable runs separately from the key cable, and both connect to the board during fitting.
- On Lenovo IdeaPad laptops, the backlight is usually switched with the Fn key and Space bar together.
- Lit keys help during load-shedding evenings, letting you type by screen light without a desk lamp or phone torch.
- The backlight draws power only when switched on, so turning it off during the day saves battery on long trips.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Built for the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 series, including the 730S-13IWL sold in Kenya and abroad.
- The same machine appears as the Yoga S730-13IWL in some markets, and the keyboard suits that naming as well.
- Lenovo catalogues this backlit iron grey part under numbers 5CB0S95082 and 5CB0S95083, useful for technicians checking stock.
- Not designed for the older 720S or the convertible Yoga 730, which use different keyboard outlines and cables.
- Fit confirmation is free: send Mascom a photo of your underside label on WhatsApp before ordering.
Connection and Internal Fit
- The keyboard mounts beneath the palmrest, so fitting requires opening the laptop from the bottom cover inward.
- Parts guides for this series list the battery and motherboard among the components removed before the keyboard comes out.
- Cable positions match the factory part, so the flat cables reach their sockets without stretching or folding.
- A correct-fit keyboard sits flush with the deck, preventing the lifting edge that generic parts often show after repair.
- Technicians should work with anti-static precautions, since the board sits close to the keyboard during the job.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Iron grey keycaps match the standard finish of this series, so the repaired deck looks like it came from the factory.
- A brand new key mechanism resets the wear from years of typing, removing shine, stickiness and uneven key travel.
- Keep the deck clean with a soft brush, since dust from Thika Road or Mombasa Road settles between keys.
- Liquid remains the main threat to thin keyboards, so keep tea and water clear of the laptop during work.
- Closing the lid when not typing protects the new keys from dust and accidental knocks in a shared office.
Inclusions and Ordering Checks
- One brand new backlit replacement keyboard, with its key cable and backlight cable attached to the underside.
- Packed flat in protective wrapping so the thin key plate reaches you without bends or creases.
- Fitting tools, screws and the palmrest are not included, so confirm your technician has the correct screwdriver set.
- Mascom warranty card included, covering manufacturing defects for 6 months from the date of purchase.
- Confirm layout before ordering if your current keyboard has a tall Enter key, which signals a UK layout.
Package Contents
The Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard arrives ready for a technician to fit, with nothing extra you have to source except tools. Each order includes:
- Brand new backlit Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard in US English layout
- Key cable and backlight cable attached to the keyboard underside
- Protective flat packaging to keep the key plate straight in transit
- Mascom International warranty card
Warranty
The Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Cover applies to dead keys, faulty cables or a failed backlight on a correctly fitted part. Liquid spills and physical damage are not manufacturing defects. Bring claims, with your purchase receipt, to our Nairobi CBD store for inspection.
Buying the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13 Replacement Keyboard in iron grey 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 with your laptop, and we compare the part against your machine before you buy.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 Kenyan counties. Nairobi and its environs, including Westlands, Kilimani and Upper Hill, receive the keyboard the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the part and pay only when it arrives.
The keyboard comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Mascom International serves professionals nationwide with correctly matched laptop parts, honest compatibility advice and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store.
