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HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard | Genuine HP Part | Integrated Pointing Stick | Black Keycaps | Factory Ribbon Connectors
The authentic choice for company-owned laptops, asset audits and resale, checked against your unit on WhatsApp before dispatch.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Mascom International stocks the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard at KSh 5,000, brand new and sealed at our Nairobi CBD store. This is a genuine original HP part, the same keyboard grade the 840 G5 left the factory with. It glows from behind the legends and keeps the centre pointing stick intact. Mascom International supplies the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard as a part only, from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. You can carry your laptop in and compare the two side by side at our counter.
Corporate IT managers, banking professionals and government officials rarely get to choose generic parts for their machines. Asset registers, insurance claims and IT policies often require original manufacturer components, and a non-HP keyboard can raise questions during an audit. The HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard removes that doubt for teams across Upper Hill, Westlands and Harambee Avenue. It also suits individual owners who want the exact factory feel back after years of heavy typing. With the HP original fitted, your laptop keeps its resale story intact when you eventually sell it.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops leave the grade of a spare part unclear, Mascom International names the grade on the price tag. The HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard sits KSh 1,000 above our OEM-grade alternative, and that gap reflects original HP sourcing. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us they value knowing exactly which grade they are paying for. Send a photo of your laptop's underside label to +254 708 852 521 for a model check. We then dispatch the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties.
Common Questions About the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard
What do I get for the extra KSh 1,000 over the OEM-grade 840 G5 keyboard?
You get a genuine HP part through original HP sourcing, which company audits and insurers recognise. The HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard costs KSh 5,000, while the OEM-grade HP EliteBook 840 G5 Backlit Keyboard costs KSh 4,000. Spread over three years of daily use, the difference works out to under one shilling a day. For that sum, you gain clean audit records, factory-matched key feel and stronger resale value. Mascom International gives both grades the same 6-month warranty.
How can I be sure the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard is genuine HP?
Inspect it before you pay, either at our Kimathi Street counter or on delivery under pay-on-arrival terms. Mascom International labels this stock as original HP grade and sells the OEM alternative separately, so the two never share a shelf tag. Our staff will show you the sealed pack and the part label on the underside. If anything about the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard looks wrong to you, you simply decline it and pay nothing.
Is the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard worth KSh 5,000 on an older laptop?
It is worth it when your company or insurer insists on manufacturer parts, or when you plan to keep the laptop several more years. A healthy 840 G5 still runs Microsoft 365, Zoom and eCitizen sessions comfortably. Paying for the HP original keeps that working machine in service without buying a replacement laptop. For a personal machine on a tight budget, the OEM grade at KSh 4,000 gives the same fit for less.
Which layout does the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard come in?
Stock layout varies, so message Mascom International before ordering and we confirm which one is on hand. Identify yours from three clues on your current keys. US boards show @ above the 2, carry a single-row Enter key and place the backslash above Enter. UK boards show the double quote above the 2, use a tall inverted-L Enter key and print a pound sign on the 3. Matching layouts keeps the printed symbols true to what Windows types.
Can the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard go into a 745 G6 or ZBook 14u G5?
Possibly, but cross-model fit is worth checking with us before you order. Third-party parts sellers list the 840 G6, 846 G5, 745 G5, 745 G6 and ZBook 14u G5 alongside the 840 G5 for this keyboard. Mascom International does not treat those lists as guaranteed. A photo of the label under your laptop lets our team compare it against the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard. That small step avoids ordering a part your chassis cannot take.
Will the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard glow on my machine during a blackout?
Yes, provided your motherboard supports a keyboard backlight, since the light runs from the laptop battery during a KPLC outage. A machine that already had a lit keyboard is the safe case. Laptops that shipped without backlighting may not power the light at all, so check with us first. After fitting, hold Fn and tap the top-row key printed with the backlight symbol. The same shortcut turns it off when you want to stretch battery life.
Who fits the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard after I buy it?
Your own technician or company IT desk fits it, because Mascom International sells the keyboard as a part only. Replacing it requires opening the laptop base and reconnecting delicate ribbon cables, which suits someone with the right screwdrivers and patience. Customers in Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu often order by delivery and hand the part to a local repairer. The warranty excludes damage caused by a third party during fitting, so choose that technician carefully.
Who should buy the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy it if your organisation needs HP-original components or you want the factory part on a laptop you plan to keep. Skip it if you are repairing a personal machine on a tight budget. The OEM-grade 840 G5 keyboard at KSh 4,000 fits the same frame. Owners of an 840 G3 should also skip this one, because their laptop takes a different part. Mascom International stocks the 840 G3 Original Backlit Keyboard at KSh 5,000 for them.
Why not just plug a USB keyboard into my 840 G5 instead of buying the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard?
An external keyboard works at a desk, but it fails the moment you travel with the laptop. Carrying a separate board through a Nairobi commute, a client visit or a flight to Kisumu adds bulk and another item to lose. A dead built-in keyboard can also send phantom keystrokes that disrupt typing even with an external one attached. The HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard restores a self-contained laptop, with its backlight and pointing stick, for KSh 5,000.
Technical Specifications
Part Origin and Grade
- Genuine original HP keyboard, so the part matches what HP fitted to the 840 G5 at manufacture.
- Arrives brand new and sealed, with no shine, wear or rubbed-off characters from earlier use.
- Original grade satisfies asset registers and IT policies that call for manufacturer components only.
- Sold beside a cheaper OEM-grade alternative, letting you choose original HP sourcing or savings with clear pricing.
- Black keycaps keep the familiar EliteBook appearance, so a repaired laptop looks unchanged to colleagues and clients.
- Factory key feel returns, which touch typists notice quickly after months on a tired keyboard.
Keyboard Illumination
- Built-in backlight shows each character in low light, useful for evening reports and early flights.
- Needs a motherboard with backlight support, so confirm compatibility with us before you place an order.
- Laptops whose previous keyboard glowed already have that support, making them the straightforward case.
- Toggle the glow with Fn and the backlight-symbol key, turning it off in daylight to save charge.
- The light draws from the laptop battery, so it keeps working through a blackout until charge runs low.
- If the keys stay dark after fitting, a loose backlight lead is the first thing your technician should reseat.
Pointing Stick and Navigation
- Centre pointing stick sits among the G, H and B keys, exactly where long-time EliteBook users expect it.
- Steers the cursor while your hands stay on the keys, which helps during long document edits.
- Pointer clicks come from the buttons on the laptop's touchpad area, which this keyboard leaves untouched.
- A cracked or worn stick cap often prompts a full keyboard swap, and this part restores it new.
- Users who prefer the touchpad lose nothing, since the stick sits unobtrusively between keys.
- Spreadsheet users in finance teams often favour the stick for precise cell selection without a mouse.
Fit and Model Matching
- Made for the HP EliteBook 840 G5, the 14-inch business laptop widely issued across Kenyan offices.
- Outside sellers also list the 840 G6 and 846 G5, both worth checking with us before purchase.
- Those listings extend to the 745 G5, 745 G6 and ZBook 14u G5, which also deserve a check first.
- Part labels like L14377-001 or L14378-001 on your old keyboard speed up the match with our team.
- The 840 G3, 840 G7 and 840 G9 need other keyboards, and Mascom International carries those too.
Cables and Installation Notes
- Ribbon cables come attached in their factory positions, so they reach the motherboard sockets cleanly.
- The backlight lead is fixed to the keyboard already, so nothing transfers across from the old part.
- Your laptop's existing screws secure the keyboard, which is why the pack contains no screws or tools.
- Fitting requires opening the laptop base, so book a technician rather than attempting it on a matatu seat.
- Test every key, the pointing stick and the light before the base goes back on, avoiding a reopen.
- Keep the old keyboard until testing is complete, since its label helps if any question about fit arises.
Pricing and Purchase Terms
- Costs KSh 5,000, compared with KSh 4,000 for the OEM grade of the same 840 G5 keyboard.
- Counter inspection at Old Mutual Building lets you hold the part against your laptop before paying.
- WhatsApp label checks on +254 708 852 521 confirm layout and model fit before anything ships.
- Pay-on-arrival terms let you open the sealed pack and inspect it before money changes hands.
- Protected by a 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects in keys and backlight.
- Company buyers can request a receipt naming the original HP grade, which helps when updating asset records.
Package Contents
Everything a technician needs from the keyboard side arrives in one sealed pack, ready to fit into your 840 G5.
- HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard with attached ribbon cables
- Backlight lead, pre-connected to the keyboard body
- Protective packing to shield keys and cables on the journey
Screws and tools are not part of the pack, because the laptop's own screws hold the new keyboard firmly.
Warranty
The HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects, covering the keys and the backlight. Physical damage, liquid spills, and damage caused by third parties while fitting are excluded. For a claim, bring the keyboard together with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD store at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street.
Buying the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard from Mascom International
You can collect the HP EliteBook 840 G5 Original Backlit Keyboard in Black from Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to bring the laptop along for a side-by-side check.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 Kenyan counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Machakos and the other major cities and towns get theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Payment happens only after the sealed keyboard is in your hands.
The 6-month Mascom warranty described above stays in force from the date on your receipt.
Corporate buyers from Industrial Area to Riverside Drive order HP originals from us because the grade on our tag matches the part in the box. Mascom International answers fitment questions directly from our Nairobi CBD store, before and after you buy.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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