Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard in the UK English layout is now available at Mascom International for KSh 8,000. One genuine Lenovo part covers both the 2017 2nd Gen and the 2018 3rd Gen X1 Yoga, from machine types 20JD to 20JG and 20LD to 20LG. It arrives brand new and sealed, sold as the keyboard alone, with backlit keys and the ISO-style British arrangement. Pick up the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order delivery.
Plenty of business laptops reach Kenya from British corporate fleets, and those machines carry UK keyboards their owners have learned by heart. When keys start failing, a US replacement moves the @ and quote marks and breaks years of habit. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard keeps every symbol where you left it. Lawyers drafting in Upper Hill chambers, accountants preparing KRA returns, and university students writing dissertations all type faster on the layout they already know. A dead key during a filing deadline is costly, and this part fixes it properly.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push whichever keyboard is in the drawer, Mascom International stocks this part by layout so you get the exact match. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard costs KSh 2,000 less than our Canadian French keyboards, because UK layouts reach Kenya in steadier volumes. Customers across Nairobi report that a genuine keyboard brings back the crisp ThinkPad feel cheaper copies lose within months. Message your bottom label to us on WhatsApp first, and we confirm the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard fits your laptop.
Common Questions About the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard
Does one UK keyboard really fit both the X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3?
Yes, this UK keyboard is listed for both the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen from 2017 and the 3rd Gen from 2018. That covers machine types 20JD, 20JE, 20JF and 20JG, plus 20LD, 20LE, 20LF and 20LG. The two generations share a 14-inch convertible design, which lets a single keyboard serve both. Send Mascom International a photo of your bottom label on WhatsApp and we double-check the type before you pay.
Where are the @, £ and quote mark keys on the UK layout?
On the UK layout, Shift and 2 types a double quote mark, Shift and 3 types the pound sign £, and @ sits on the key beside Enter with the apostrophe. A hash and tilde key sits next to the tall Enter key. The right Alt key works as AltGr, and AltGr with 4 gives the euro sign €. Set Windows to United Kingdom keyboard input so each printed symbol matches the screen.
UK or US layout, which one should I choose for my X1 Yoga?
Choose the layout your laptop came with, because your fingers already know every symbol position on it. Check your old keyboard: a tall, two-row Enter key and a short left Shift mean UK, while a wide one-row Enter means US. Mascom International sells both versions for the X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 at KSh 8,000. If you still cannot tell, send us a photo of the keyboard and we will identify it.
Who should buy this UK keyboard, and who should look elsewhere?
This keyboard suits X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 owners whose laptop shipped with British keys, and writers who want £ and € close at hand. It also fits users trained on UK-sourced office machines across Nairobi. Skip it if your laptop has a US keyboard and you rely on @ above 2. French typists should look at our Canadian French keyboards at KSh 10,000, which print Échap, Début and accented letters on the keys.
Does the UK X1 Yoga keyboard light up for night typing?
Yes, this UK X1 Yoga keyboard is backlit, with white light shining through each key legend. Hold Fn and tap Space to move between brightness steps and off. The lighting makes a real difference when you finish a report after sunset, or keep working through a Kenya Power outage on battery. Switch the light off on long unplugged sessions, since the backlight draws a small amount of battery power.
Will the UK layout cause problems on eCitizen, KRA iTax or M-Pesa business portals?
The UK layout works perfectly on eCitizen, KRA iTax and M-Pesa business portals once Windows uses the United Kingdom keyboard setting. Problems only appear when the setting and keyboard disagree, because @ and quote marks then type in the wrong place. That mismatch locks people out when passwords or email addresses contain those symbols. Check the setting under Time and Language in Windows before your first login after the repair.
Is a KSh 8,000 keyboard worth it on an X1 Yoga from 2017 or 2018?
At KSh 8,000, this keyboard costs a small share of a replacement laptop, so it is usually worth fitting if the rest of the machine runs well. The X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 still handle email, Microsoft Office, Zoom calls and browser work comfortably. A fresh keyboard returns full daily use without buying a new convertible. If the battery, screen and hinge also have problems, compare repair costs against a used upgrade first.
How long does fitting take, and who can do it?
Fitting usually takes one sitting with a technician who knows ThinkPads, because the keyboard installs from inside the base. The bottom cover and several internal components come out before the old keyboard can be lifted away. Your files and Windows stay untouched throughout. Confident DIY repairers can follow Lenovo's hardware maintenance manual for the X1 Yoga 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen, keeping every screw sorted by position.
Can I keep using my X1 Yoga while I wait for the new keyboard?
Yes, you can keep working on your X1 Yoga Gen 2 or Gen 3 while the replacement keyboard is on its way. Fold the screen back into tablet mode and Windows offers its touch keyboard, which handles emails and short messages. For longer work, plug any USB keyboard into a spare port. With same-day delivery inside Nairobi and next-day delivery to major towns, the gap without a working keyboard is usually short.
Technical Specifications
Replacement Scope
- Genuine Lenovo keyboard for the X1 Yoga 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen, matching factory feel, fit and print quality.
- Supplied as the keyboard alone, so you keep your laptop's existing palm rest, touchpad and top case.
- Replaces stuck, dead or faded keys in one job, rather than chasing individual keycaps that rarely match.
- Recognised by Windows as the internal keyboard the moment it is fitted, with no driver download required.
- Black keycaps blend with the black X1 Yoga finish, while silver-model owners should confirm colour first.
- Restores daily usability to a capable convertible at a fraction of the price of a replacement laptop.
UK Key Arrangement
- A tall, two-row Enter key follows British ISO convention, reducing missed presses for UK-trained typists.
- Shift and 3 types £, and AltGr with 4 types €, both useful for invoices and foreign quotations.
- The @ symbol shares the apostrophe key beside Enter, where British keyboards have always placed it.
- An extra backslash key beside the short left Shift completes the 105-key style ISO layout.
- A hash and tilde key next to Enter keeps social media tags and code comments one press away.
- Select United Kingdom keyboard input in Windows so every printed symbol matches what appears on screen.
Two-Generation Compatibility
- Fits the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen, machine types 20JD, 20JE, 20JF and 20JG, released in 2017.
- Fits the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen, machine types 20LD, 20LE, 20LF and 20LG, released in 2018.
- Gen 2 machines run 7th Gen Intel Core chips and Gen 3 machines run 8th Gen, an easy cross-check.
- Not designed for the first-generation X1 Yoga or the redesigned models from 2019 onward.
- A WhatsApp photo of your bottom label lets Mascom International confirm fit before any payment.
Backlighting and Typing Comfort
- White backlighting under each key keeps legends visible in dim offices, evening classes and night buses.
- Fn plus Space cycles the backlight through its brightness steps and off, controlled directly by firmware.
- Curved ThinkPad keycaps centre each fingertip, helping accuracy during long reports, essays and spreadsheets.
- The red TrackPoint between G, H and B moves the cursor without lifting hands off the keys.
- Turning the backlight off when unplugged saves battery during long days between charging points.
Mechanical Fit and Installation
- Installs from inside the laptop base, so the bottom cover and some internal parts come out first.
- The factory frame sits level in the top case, leaving no raised corners that snag or gather dust.
- A single ribbon cable plugs into the original system board connector, with no soldering or adapters.
- An experienced ThinkPad technician completes the swap in one sitting using precision screwdrivers and patience.
- Lenovo's hardware maintenance manuals for both generations describe every removal step for careful self-fitters.
Order Inclusions and After-Sales
- One factory-new UK English backlit keyboard for the X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3, packed against bending.
- No screws, tools, palm rest or laptop are included, so reuse the screws from your old keyboard.
- Covered for 6 months against manufacturing defects by Mascom International, with terms in the Warranty section.
- Free label check on WhatsApp confirms generation and layout before the keyboard leaves our store.
- Walk-in comparison at Kimathi Street lets you hold the new keyboard against the old one before paying.
Package Contents
Your order contains one Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard in UK English layout with backlighting, packed so the keycaps and ribbon cable arrive undamaged. The keyboard ships on its own. A laptop, palm rest, screws and tools are not included, so set aside the original screws as you remove the old keyboard. Line up a ThinkPad technician or Lenovo's manual before you begin.
Warranty
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects. It covers a properly installed keyboard in normal use, and it does not cover liquid spills, impact damage, or cables torn during installation. Present the keyboard or laptop with your receipt at our Nairobi CBD store to make a claim.
Where to Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard
Mascom International has the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard in stock at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so you can check the UK legends in person before buying. Available colour: Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We send the keyboard to all 47 Kenyan counties on pay-on-arrival terms, and you settle the bill only after it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Thika, Nyeri, Meru, Machakos and every other major city and town get next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every keyboard is covered by the 6-month warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Mascom International serves customers nationwide with correct part matching, transparent prices and direct after-sales support on every laptop component we sell.
