Mascom International stocks the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard in the US layout at KSh 8,000, ready at our Nairobi CBD store today. This original Lenovo spare comes brand new and sealed, and you receive the keyboard only, without a laptop. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard serves the 2017 2nd Gen, types 20JD to 20JG, and the 2018 3rd Gen, types 20LD to 20LG. White backlighting sits under the English legends, so the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard stays readable at night. Visit Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, to see it before buying.
US-sourced ThinkPads are a familiar sight in Nairobi's used laptop market, and many arrive with this layout. Once keys start missing presses, coding, assignments and client emails all slow to a crawl. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard puts back the ANSI arrangement that Windows, YouTube tutorials and programming guides assume by default. Software developers around Kilimani and Westlands, gamers, and students at Strathmore, USIU and Kenyatta University benefit most. Their shortcuts, brackets and symbols stay exactly where years of practice put them, with no relearning.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell generic keyboards with mismatched backlights, Mascom International supplies the genuine Lenovo part. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard shares its KSh 8,000 price with our UK version and sits KSh 2,000 below the Canadian French keyboards. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us an original keyboard is the cheapest way to make a 14-inch convertible feel new again. Send your bottom label on WhatsApp, and our team confirms the generation before your order leaves the shop.
Common Questions About the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard
Which X1 Yoga models take this US keyboard?
This US keyboard fits the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen from 2017 and the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen from 2018. The supported machine types are 20JD, 20JE, 20JF, 20JG, 20LD, 20LE, 20LF and 20LG. You will find the type on the label under the laptop, beginning with those four characters. First-generation units and models from 2019 onward use different keyboards, so Mascom International confirms your label before sending anything.
How can I tell whether my current keyboard uses the US layout?
Look at the Enter key first: a US keyboard has a wide, single-row Enter with the backslash key directly above it. The left Shift key stretches long, with no extra key between it and Z. The @ symbol appears above the number 2, and double quotes share the apostrophe key. If your keyboard matches these points, this US version is the correct replacement for your X1 Yoga Gen 2 or Gen 3.
Is the US keyboard better than the UK version for programming?
For most programmers, the US keyboard is the better choice because coding tutorials, IDE shortcuts and documentation assume the ANSI layout. Brackets, the backslash, the pipe symbol and the backtick are reached in the positions those guides describe. The UK version suits writers who want the £ and € keys. Mascom International charges KSh 8,000 for either, so pick the one matching your muscle memory and your current keyboard.
Who is the US version for, and when is another layout the smarter buy?
The US version is for X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 owners whose laptop shipped with American keys, especially coders, gamers and students. Choose the UK keyboard instead if your laptop has a tall Enter key and £ above 3. Francophone users should pick our Canadian French keyboards at KSh 10,000. Buying the layout your laptop already has avoids confusion and keeps the printed symbols matching Windows.
Does the backlight drain the battery during a long blackout?
The backlight on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard uses a small amount of power, and you control it fully. Press Fn and Space to lower the brightness or switch it off when a Kenya Power outage leaves you on battery. Keep it on low when you need to see keys in the dark. Turning it off entirely gives the battery the longest possible run until power returns.
What tools and skills does fitting this keyboard need?
Fitting needs precision screwdrivers, a plastic opening tool, patience and some experience with laptop internals. The keyboard on the X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 installs from inside the base, so the bottom cover and several components come out first. Disconnect the battery before touching any ribbon cable. If that sounds daunting, a ThinkPad technician completes the job in one sitting while your data stays untouched.
Is fitting a new keyboard better than using an external one on my X1 Yoga?
Fitting a new keyboard is better if you carry the laptop, because an external keyboard defeats the point of a 14-inch convertible. A USB keyboard adds another item to your bag, takes a port and does not work in tent mode on a client's table. At KSh 8,000, the internal replacement restores the laptop as one portable piece. External keyboards make sense only for a fixed desk setup.
Will a new keyboard fix keys that type the wrong character?
A new keyboard fixes wrong characters only when the hardware is at fault, such as after a spill or with keys typing on their own. If @ and quotes simply swap places, the cause is usually a Windows setting, not the keyboard. Set the input to United States under Time and Language and test again. Mascom International can check the symptom with you on WhatsApp before you buy a part you may not need.
Can a business order several keyboards for an office fleet?
Yes, businesses running several X1 Yoga Gen 2 or Gen 3 laptops can order multiple US keyboards from Mascom International. Send the machine types and quantity on WhatsApp or by email, and we confirm stock and delivery timing. IT teams in Upper Hill, Westlands and Industrial Area can standardise repairs this way to keep every staff laptop identical. Mixing generations is fine, since this part serves both Gen 2 and Gen 3 machines.
Technical Specifications
What This Part Does
- Original Lenovo keyboard for the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen, matching the factory unit.
- Ships as the keyboard on its own, so the palm rest, touchpad and casing from your laptop stay.
- Cures dead, sticky, ghost-typing or faded keys in one repair instead of patching individual caps.
- Windows detects it as the built-in keyboard immediately after fitting, with no driver or app required.
- Black keycaps match the black X1 Yoga body, and silver-model owners should check the colour with us first.
- Gives a 2017 or 2018 convertible years more service for far less than the cost of a replacement laptop.
US Key Layout Details
- ANSI arrangement with a wide single-row Enter key and backslash directly above it, as most guides show.
- The @ symbol sits on Shift and 2, and double quotes share the apostrophe key for quick email typing.
- A long left Shift with no extra key beside it reduces accidental presses for touch typists.
- Brackets, pipe and backtick keys sit where coding tutorials and IDE shortcut charts expect them.
- The right Alt key behaves as a normal Alt, keeping keyboard shortcuts consistent with US documentation.
- Windows uses the US keyboard setting by default in many installs, so symbols usually match immediately.
Supported Machine Types
- Fits the 2017 ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen in machine types 20JD, 20JE, 20JF and 20JG.
- Fits the 2018 ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen in machine types 20LD, 20LE, 20LF and 20LG.
- Gen 2 laptops carry 7th Gen Intel Core chips and Gen 3 laptops carry 8th Gen, a quick check.
- First-generation X1 Yoga units and the redesigned 2019 and later models need different keyboards.
- Mixed office fleets of Gen 2 and Gen 3 machines can standardise on this single part.
- Entering the serial number on Lenovo's support site confirms the generation when the bottom label has faded.
Light and Key Action
- White LEDs under the keys light every legend for late study, night shifts and dim conference rooms.
- Fn and Space step the light through its brightness levels and off, handled in firmware without software.
- Sculpted ThinkPad keycaps guide each fingertip to the key centre, supporting accurate typing over long sessions.
- The red TrackPoint between G, H and B lets you move the cursor without reaching for the touchpad.
- Switching the light off during outages extends battery runtime when the laptop cannot be charged.
- Quiet, cushioned key travel keeps typing discreet in lecture halls, libraries and open-plan offices.
Installation Requirements
- Installed from inside the base, which means removing the bottom cover and several internal components first.
- Precision screwdrivers and a plastic opening tool protect clips, screws and ribbon cables during the swap.
- Disconnecting the internal battery before handling cables guards the system board against accidental shorts.
- One ribbon cable seats into the original system board connector, with no soldering or adapters involved.
- Lenovo's hardware maintenance manuals for both generations list each step for experienced self-fitters.
- Sorting removed screws by position on a magnetic mat avoids stripped threads and loose parts on reassembly.
Delivery Bundle and Support
- One factory-new US 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.
- Mascom International covers manufacturing defects for 6 months, with full terms in the Warranty section.
- Free WhatsApp label checks confirm your generation and layout before the keyboard is dispatched.
- Fleet buyers can request multiple units and a single invoice for office repair programmes.
- In-store inspection at Kimathi Street lets you compare the new keyboard against your old one before paying.
Package Contents
The parcel holds one Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard in US English layout with white backlighting, cushioned so the keycaps and ribbon cable stay intact. Nothing else ships with it. There is no laptop, palm rest, screws or tool kit in the box, so save the screws from the keyboard you remove. Have a technician or Lenovo's manual ready before opening the base.
Warranty
Mascom International provides a 6-month warranty on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard covering manufacturing defects. The warranty applies to a correctly fitted keyboard in ordinary use and excludes liquid damage, drops, and ribbon cables broken during fitting. Bring the keyboard or laptop with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD store to start a claim.
Getting the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 and Gen 3 Keyboard
The US version of this keyboard is waiting in Black at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Drop in Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and line it up against your current keyboard before paying.
Ways to reach us:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Delivery covers every one of Kenya's 47 counties, and you pay on arrival after checking the parcel. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day. Kisii, Kakamega, Nakuru, Eldoret and all other major towns receive them within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your keyboard is protected by the 6-month Mascom warranty described above.
Customers from Mombasa to Kitale lean on Mascom International for accurate part matching, honest Kenyan pricing and after-sales help from a real Kimathi Street storefront.
