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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard | ANSI English Layout | Original HP Spare | Black Frameless Module
Genuine replacement for worn, sticky or dead keys on the 13.3-inch convertible, matching what most Kenyans type on daily.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed as an original HP replacement part. It is made for the 13.3-inch EliteBook x360 1030 G2 convertible that HP released in 2017, and it uses the US English ANSI layout with a single-row Enter key. A backlight layer sits beneath every key. Collect the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard at our store on the First Floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Many EliteBook convertibles sold in Nairobi carry the US layout, and after a few years of matatu commutes and daily typing their keys start to fail. A dead E key, a sticky space bar or a backlight that has gone dark makes a good laptop hard to use. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard fixes that for accountants filing KRA returns, university students writing late assignments and sales teams answering clients on the move. Replacing only the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard keeps the rest of a working machine in service.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that push unbranded copies, Mascom International stocks the original HP part in the layout most local laptops already use. A copy keyboard can sit loosely in the top cover or carry a patchy backlight. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard keeps the factory key feel, spacing and light. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us an original keyboard makes an ageing EliteBook feel close to new again. Walk in and compare it against your own laptop at the counter, or order on WhatsApp.
Common Questions About the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard
Will the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard fit my laptop?
Yes, if your machine is the 13.3-inch HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 convertible, which HP names on the label under the laptop. HP never sold a clamshell 1030 G2. The non-convertible 1030 G1 that came before it uses a different keyboard, so this part does not suit it. Parts sellers also list the same module for the x360 1030 G3 and G4, though HP does not promise those fits. Send a photo of your bottom label on WhatsApp and we will confirm before you pay.
Is this an original HP keyboard or a copy?
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard sold at Mascom International is an original HP part, never fitted to another machine. Original parts match the factory key travel, the cut-outs in the top cover and the backlight connector, so keys sit level and light evenly. Copy keyboards often look identical in photos but can sit slightly high or rattle at the edges. Check the HP markings on the back of the keyboard when it arrives, before you hand money to the rider.
US, UK or JP: which HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 keyboard layout should I choose?
Choose the US layout if your current keyboard has a wide single-row Enter key and the @ symbol above the number 2, which is how most laptops used in Kenya are set up. Pick the UK version, also KSh 3,500, if your laptop came from Britain with a tall Enter key and a £ sign above the 3. Pick the JP version at KSh 4,000 only if your laptop shipped with Japanese kana keys or you type in Japanese daily.
Who should buy the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy it if your x360 1030 G2 types in US English and the fault sits in the keys, the backlight or a spill-damaged key area. Skip it if the laptop has a cracked hinge, a dead motherboard or a failing touch screen, because a new keyboard will not cure those faults. Owners of units imported from Britain should skip it too and take the UK version. If your laptop is a different HP model altogether, ask us for its matching keyboard instead.
How do I tell whether my current keyboard uses the US layout?
Look at the Enter key first: on the US layout it is one wide row, with the backslash key sitting directly above it. The left Shift key is long, the @ sign shares the 2 key, and quotation marks share the apostrophe key beside Enter. If you see a £ sign on the 3, you have the UK layout instead. Windows lists this layout as English (United States) inside the Time and Language settings, which helps when the printed keys are badly worn.
Can I replace the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 keyboard myself?
Only if you are comfortable with a full laptop teardown. On this slim convertible the keyboard is reached from inside the base, so the job means removing the bottom panel, the battery and several internal parts. Most owners hand the work to a laptop technician, and Luthuli Avenue has plenty who handle EliteBook repairs. Disconnect the battery before anything else, and keep track of every screw, since this spare ships without fixing screws of its own.
Does the backlight help during power cuts and late-night work?
Yes. The backlight lights each letter from beneath, so you can keep typing through a KPLC blackout without holding up a phone torch. It draws power from the laptop battery, so it works whenever the EliteBook runs unplugged. Turn the brightness down with the keyboard light shortcut to save charge during long outages. Students and accountants who work after dark tell us lit keys cut their typing mistakes, especially on symbols and number keys they rarely look at.
Is the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard worth KSh 3,500 compared with a USB keyboard?
For most owners, yes. A plug-in USB keyboard costs less, but it ties up a port, adds a cable to your bag and defeats the point of a convertible you fold into tablet mode. A replacement laptop of the same class costs many times KSh 3,500. Fitting the original keyboard restores the machine the way HP built it, with lit keys, so a laptop that still runs well returns to full daily use.
Technical Specifications
Layout and Key Design
- US English ANSI layout with a single-row Enter key, matching the default Windows English (United States) keyboard setting.
- Long left Shift key and backslash above Enter, so typists coming from most desktop keyboards adjust without retraining.
- The @ symbol sits on the 2 key, so email addresses type exactly as the keycaps show them.
- Chiclet-style keys with the same spacing as the factory keyboard, so your muscle memory carries straight over.
- Function row carries volume, screen brightness and keyboard light controls, saving trips into Windows settings menus.
- Quotation marks share the apostrophe key beside Enter, which suits anyone typing code, legal citations or quoted reports.
Backlight System
- Light layer under every key shines through the legends for typing in dark rooms or evening classes.
- Brightness is set from a keyboard shortcut, letting you dim or switch off the light to stretch battery runtime.
- Backlight connects through its own ribbon cable to the motherboard, exactly as the factory keyboard did.
- Even light spread across letters, numbers and symbols makes every key readable without leaning closer to the screen.
- Light switches off with the laptop's power settings, so it never drains the battery while the lid is closed.
- Translucent legends glow cleanly, so symbols such as the hash, tilde and backslash stay easy to find after dark.
Compatibility
- Made for the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2, the 13.3-inch convertible laptop HP released in 2017.
- Parts sellers also list this module for the x360 1030 G3 and G4, so confirm your unit first.
- Does not suit the clamshell 1030 G1, which uses a different keyboard shape and connector arrangement.
- Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11 without extra drivers, because the laptop's own controller reads the keys.
- Pairs with any US English Windows installation, so no language or region changes are needed after fitting.
- Bottom-label check takes seconds: the model name printed there must read EliteBook x360 1030 G2 before you order.
Build and Materials
- Black keycaps with translucent legends that let the backlight show through each letter, number and symbol.
- Frameless module, meaning it arrives without the surrounding top cover and fits into the one your laptop has.
- Flat ribbon cables for the key matrix and backlight, matching the factory connectors on the motherboard.
- Low-profile key mechanism gives steady, even travel, so each press registers once without doubled letters.
- Slim profile matching the thin chassis, so the convertible still folds fully into tablet and tent modes.
Fitting and Installation
- Reached from inside the base, so the bottom panel, battery and several internal parts come out first.
- Best fitted by a trained laptop technician, since the job involves delicate ribbon connectors and many tiny screws.
- Screws from your old keyboard are reused, because replacement keyboards travel without their own fixing screws.
- Disconnecting the battery before starting protects the motherboard from short circuits while connectors are handled.
- Test every key and the backlight before closing the base, using Notepad or an online keyboard tester.
- Ribbon cables lock into hinged connectors, so lift each latch gently rather than pulling the cable straight out.
Inclusions and Condition
- One brand-new original HP keyboard module, never installed in another laptop before reaching our store.
- Backlight layer comes bonded to the keyboard, so there is no separate light panel to align.
- Packed flat in protective packaging that prevents bent keys or creased ribbon cables during delivery.
- No top cover, palm rest, touchpad or screws, which keeps the price focused on the keyboard itself.
- Covered against manufacturing faults by the Mascom International accessory warranty set out further below.
Package Contents
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard arrives as a bare replacement module, the way HP supplies service spares:
- Original HP US English backlit keyboard module
- Attached key and backlight ribbon cables
- Protective transit packaging
Screws, top cover and touchpad are not included, because your laptop keeps its own. Check that every keycap sits flat and both cables are uncreased when the rider hands it over.
Warranty
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. It covers keys or backlight that fail under normal use after correct fitting. It does not cover torn ribbon cables, liquid spills or damage caused during installation. Bring the keyboard and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD store for any claim.
Where to Buy the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard in Kenya
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 US Backlit Keyboard is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and hold it beside your laptop before you pay. It comes in black with backlit legends, and the same part is also stocked in UK and JP layouts.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships this keyboard across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and every other major city and town receive it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for original spare parts, honest layout advice and after-sales support from a store they can walk into.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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