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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard | Original HP Replacement Part | UK ISO Layout | 14-inch Convertible Fit | Black
One illuminated British-format typing deck serves two recent generations of the flip-screen business notebook, made for repair benches and corporate IT desks.
Condition: New
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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 5,000, brand new and sealed. It is an original HP replacement part with a UK English ISO layout, lit keys and a black finish. This single part fits both the G7 and the G8 generations of HP's 14-inch convertible business laptop. Every HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard ships from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Technicians can collect it over the counter or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for repair technicians and corporate IT desks, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard solves a stocking problem. One shelf item covers two EliteBook generations, so a workshop carries half the spare lines for the same fleet. Many of these convertibles reach Nairobi as ex-UK corporate imports, and owners only notice the layout when a dead key forces a repair. A US-layout swap leaves the pound sign, the tall Enter key and the @ position wrong. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard restores the exact layout the laptop left the factory with.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unbranded copies under an HP label, Mascom International stocks original replacement keyboards and states exactly which models each one fits. IT teams supporting EliteBook fleets across Upper Hill and Westlands use our counter to confirm a match before a technician opens a single screw. Customers across Nairobi report that checking the layout first saves them a second teardown. Bring your old keyboard or a photo of the laptop's base label, and we confirm fitment quickly. Order the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard today on WhatsApp or walk in to Kimathi Street.
Common Questions About the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard
Which laptops does the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard fit?
It fits two models only: the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8. Both are 14-inch convertibles with a hinge that folds the screen back into tablet mode. HP never sold a standard clamshell 1040 model in the G7 or G8 generation, so a seller quoting that name means the x360. This keyboard does not fit the earlier x360 1040 G6, which uses a separate HP part family. It also will not fit HP's clamshell 840 series or the later 1040 G9.
How can I tell if my EliteBook has a UK keyboard and not a US one?
Check the Enter key first: a UK keyboard has a tall Enter key shaped like an upside-down L, while a US one is a single wide row. The UK layout also shows the pound sign above 3, the double quote above 2 and @ on the apostrophe key. A small extra key with a backslash sits between the left Shift and Z. If your laptop shows these marks, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard is your match.
Is this an original HP keyboard or an aftermarket copy?
This is an original HP replacement keyboard, the same type of part HP's service channel fits during repairs. HP lists the US versions under the M16930 to M16933 and M46731 to M46734 part families. UK versions carry HP's -031 regional suffix, so check the sticker on the back of your old keyboard. A number ending in -031 confirms UK English. Mascom International supplies this part unused, never pulled from a scrapped laptop, so every key has zero wear.
How does the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard compare with a cheaper generic copy?
The original part matches the factory key travel, lighting and ribbon fit, while generic copies often vary on all three. Typical faults on copies include patchy lighting, keys that stick after a few weeks and ribbons that sit slightly off their connectors. Each fault means opening the laptop again, and on this convertible that is a long job. Paying once for the original HP keyboard at KSh 5,000 avoids paying a technician twice for the same repair.
Can I install the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard myself?
Installation is a technician job, because on these convertibles the keyboard is fixed inside the palm rest and comes out from within the chassis. Reaching it means taking the laptop apart down to the top cover, including the battery and several internal parts. A trained technician with a precision screwdriver set and an anti-static mat handles it in one sitting. If you have never opened a laptop, message Mascom International on WhatsApp first and we will explain what the job involves.
Will a new keyboard hold up to Nairobi dust and daily commuting?
Yes, as long as the laptop is kept clean, since dust is a frequent cause of sticky or double-typing keys in Nairobi. Fine grit from Mombasa Road and Thika Road works under keycaps when laptops ride half-zipped in bags on the matatu. A soft brush and a short burst of compressed air once a week keeps the switches clear. A thin silicone cover adds protection, but remove it before closing the lid or folding the screen into tablet mode.
Who should buy the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you own or service an EliteBook x360 1040 G7 or G8 with a UK layout and a failing, spilled or cracked keyboard. Repair workshops, office IT desks and fleet managers handling ex-UK convertibles get the most value from one part covering two generations. Skip it if your laptop has a US layout, because the Enter key and symbols will not match. Owners of HP's clamshell 840 models also need a different part, so ask Mascom International about our other original replacement keyboards.
What if the backlight stays off after fitting the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard?
A dark backlight after a swap usually means the lighting ribbon is not fully seated. Backlit HP keyboards of this generation feed the lights through a separate thin ribbon, alongside the main typing cable. Reopen the base, lift the connector latch, push the ribbon in squarely and lock it again. Then press the backlight key on the function row, because the lights may simply be switched off. A unit that still stays dark falls under the warranty below.
Is the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard worth KSh 5,000 for a corporate fleet?
Yes for most fleets, because one part covering two generations simplifies spares planning. An IT desk running a mixed batch of G7 and G8 convertibles keeps a single stock line instead of two. Five spares cost KSh 25,000, far less than retiring even one working laptop over a broken keyboard. You can pay through a Lipa na M-Pesa till or cash on arrival, which keeps procurement simple for small offices in Industrial Area and beyond.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Typing Feel
- Full keyboard unit replaces the factory part in one job, restoring every key, symbol and shortcut together.
- Original HP key travel and switch tension match the factory feel, so typing speed returns to normal straight away.
- Island-style keys keep gaps between caps, which reduces accidental double presses during fast typing and data entry.
- Function row carries HP's shortcut keys for volume, brightness, mute and lighting, so meeting controls work without menus.
- Keyboard-only part, so the existing palm rest, touchpad and speakers stay in place and keep working untouched.
Compatibility and Model Coverage
- Fits the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7, the 14-inch convertible built on 10th-generation Intel Core processors.
- Fits the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8, the follow-up model built on 11th-generation Intel Core processors.
- One part number for both generations lets workshops and IT desks carry a single spare line instead of two.
- HP's US-layout equivalents sit in the M16930 to M16933 and M46731 to M46734 part families for cross-reference.
- Does not fit the x360 1040 G6, whose keyboard belongs to an older HP part family with different mounting.
- Does not fit HP's clamshell 840 series or 1040 G9, which use different frames and connectors.
UK ISO Layout Identification
- Tall inverted-L Enter key gives the quickest visual check that separates UK units from US imports.
- Pound sign above the 3 key, needed by accountants and staff handling sterling invoices or UK clients.
- The @ symbol sits on the apostrophe key and the double quote above 2, matching UK keyboard settings.
- Extra backslash key beside a shorter left Shift, a UK feature that US-layout boards simply do not have.
- Hash key sits beside Enter, so hashtags and spreadsheet shortcuts follow the muscle memory of UK-layout users.
- Matches Windows set to English United Kingdom, so printed legends agree with the characters that appear on screen.
Backlight System
- Lit keys show every legend clearly for typing in dim boardrooms, hotel rooms and late evening shifts.
- Lighting toggles from a key on the function row, so you switch it off in daylight to save battery.
- A separate backlight ribbon feeds the lights, so seat both connectors firmly during installation for full illumination.
- HP's BIOS includes a backlight timeout setting, letting the keys go dark when idle and stretch battery life.
- Even lighting across the deck avoids the bright and dim patches common on unbranded aftermarket keyboards.
Build Quality and Construction
- Black keycaps match the factory keys these EliteBook convertibles shipped with, so the repair looks invisible.
- Low-profile design sits flush, letting the lid close fully and the screen fold back into tablet mode.
- Key size and spacing match the 14-inch chassis exactly, so every keycap clears the palm rest openings.
- Ribbon cables come in HP's original lengths, avoiding the strain that short aftermarket cables put on connectors.
- Unused stock with crisp legends and no shine, unlike keyboards salvaged from written-off laptops.
Installation and Inclusions
- Keyboard-only replacement keeps your palm rest, which costs less than swapping a full top-cover assembly.
- Fitting requires opening the chassis down to the top cover, so a trained technician should handle it.
- Disconnect the battery before lifting any ribbon to prevent short circuits on the keyboard connector.
- Work on an anti-static mat with a wrist strap to protect the motherboard throughout the swap.
- Test every key, the function row and the lighting before final reassembly, which saves a second teardown.
Package Contents
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard arrives packed for safe transport to a workshop or office IT desk.
- HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard with its ribbon cables attached
- Protective packaging against bending and static
The part ships without a palm rest, screws or tools, so keep the original screws from your teardown. Ask us on WhatsApp for a photo of the part label before you pay.
Warranty
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Faulty keys, dead lighting or a defective ribbon traced to the part itself qualify for assessment. Bring the keyboard, or the laptop with it fitted, plus your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, and our team handles the claim directly.
Where to Buy the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard in Kenya
Mascom International stocks the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard in Black 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 old keyboard to compare layouts side by side.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the keyboard the same day. Workshops in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa 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 HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 and G8 UK Backlit Keyboard comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Repair shops and IT teams across Kenya rely on Mascom International for clear fitment answers, honest part descriptions and after-sales help from a store they can walk into.
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