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HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard | Original Replacement Part | Full Numeric Keypad | Also Fits 15-aw Models
Restore glowing keys and a working number pad to a 2016 laptop that still has plenty of coursework left in it.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,600, an original replacement for the 15.6-inch Pavilion 15-au laptops HP released in 2016. Every unit is brand new and sealed, never fitted to another machine or pulled from a scrapped laptop. The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard carries the full layout of the original, including the numeric keypad on the right and a working backlight under the keys. Pick one up at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for university students and casual gamers, this part brings a tired Pavilion back to full use. Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University and JKUAT lean on these laptops for coursework, Excel assignments and late-night typing in dim hostel rooms. A dead row of keys or a failed backlight turns every one of those jobs into a struggle. The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard restores the lit keys for evening sessions and the keypad that makes spreadsheet data entry quick. Casual gamers get responsive WASD keys back for an evening match after classes, without paying for a whole new laptop.
Unlike many repair stalls in Nairobi that sell copy keyboards with loose fitment and no backlight, Mascom International stocks original replacement boards matched to the exact Pavilion series. That matters because a copy keyboard can look identical in a photo yet sit unevenly or leave the lights dark. Customers across Nairobi tell us the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard feels just like the board their laptop shipped with. Send a photo of your laptop's model sticker on WhatsApp before ordering, and we confirm the match and the layout. The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard then ships with pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard
Which laptops does the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard fit?
The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard fits the HP Pavilion 15-au series, including 15-au0xx units, and the sibling 15-aw series that shares the same chassis. To check your model, turn the laptop over and read the service label on the base, or under the removable battery on some units. The code should start with 15-au or 15-aw. Later Pavilion generations, such as the 15-cs or 15-eg, use different keyboards and will not fit. Send that label photo to Mascom International on WhatsApp and we confirm the match before you pay.
Is the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard a UK or US layout?
Layout varies between batches of the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard, so Mascom International confirms the exact layout on WhatsApp before dispatch. Check your current keyboard first. A US layout has a wide, single-row Enter key and a long left Shift key. A UK layout has a tall, two-row Enter key, a shorter left Shift with an extra key beside it, and the pound sign on the 3 key. Send a clear photo of your old keyboard and we match it, so your symbols stay where your fingers expect them.
Will the backlight work if my old Pavilion 15-au keyboard was not lit?
The backlight works only if your motherboard has the backlight connector, which HP fitted to the backlit versions of the Pavilion 15-au. The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard uses a second, thin ribbon cable for its lights, separate from the main data cable. Look for a small keyboard-light symbol printed on one of the function keys of your current board. If that symbol is there, the laptop was lit at the factory and the backlight will work. If not, the board usually lacks the connector, so the keys type normally but stay dark.
Original HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard or a cheaper copy: which is better?
The original HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard is the safer choice because its ribbon cables, mounting points and backlight match HP's own design. Copy keyboards sold around Nairobi's repair stalls often look the same but use looser keycaps, weaker backlights, or no lights at all. Some sit slightly raised, which stops the lid from closing flat and can mark the screen. Paying a little more once usually costs less than replacing a failed copy board twice. Mascom International stocks the original, backed by a written warranty and a physical shop on Kimathi Street.
Can I fit the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard myself?
Fitting at home is possible, but a laptop technician is the better choice for most owners of the HP Pavilion 15-au. On this series the keyboard sits inside the palmrest and is held by small plastic heat stakes rather than a few screws. Replacing it means opening the base, disconnecting the battery, removing most internal parts from the palmrest, then fixing the new board with tape or small screws. Both ribbon cables are delicate, and a torn cable is not a manufacturing defect. First-timers should leave this job to a trusted technician.
How does the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard help during power cuts and dusty seasons in Kenya?
The backlight keeps the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard readable when a KPLC power cut drops a room into darkness and the laptop switches to battery. You can still finish an assignment or save a spreadsheet without hunting for a torch. Dust is the other local enemy, because grit blown in from roads like Thika Road works under keycaps and causes sticky or missed keystrokes. Keep the new board clean with a soft brush and a short burst of compressed air each week, and avoid eating over it.
Is the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard worth KSh 3,600, or should I buy a USB keyboard?
For anyone who carries the laptop around, the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard at KSh 3,600 is the better buy. An external USB keyboard fixes typing at a desk, but it takes up a port, adds a cable to your bag, and leaves the built-in board broken. Most budget USB boards also lack the lit keys you already had. A laptop that never leaves one desk can manage with a USB board. A machine that travels to lectures, the library and a friend's room for gaming needs its own keyboard working.
Who should buy the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard if you own a Pavilion 15-au or 15-aw with dead keys, a spill-damaged board, or a failed backlight, and the rest of the laptop still runs well. Skip it if your model code belongs to another Pavilion generation, since the board will not fit. Also skip it if the palmrest is cracked, because a full top-case replacement makes more sense then. If the laptop is slow, overheating or failing beyond the keyboard, a used HP EliteBook or Lenovo ThinkPad from Mascom International is the wiser spend.
Technical Specifications
Key Layout and Core Function
- Full-size layout with a dedicated numeric keypad, so spreadsheet figures and calculator work go in without a separate number pad.
- Original HP keyboard part built for the Pavilion 15-au, matching the key spacing of the board it replaces.
- Arrow keys and the function row sit where the factory placed them, so volume and brightness shortcuts keep working.
- Black keycaps with printed legends match the factory look, so the repaired laptop does not appear patched or mismatched.
- Unused stock straight from its packaging, so every key starts with fresh springs and no worn, shiny caps.
Backlight System
- Integrated backlight lights the keys from below, so typing stays accurate in dim hostel rooms and evening lecture halls.
- The backlight runs through its own thin ribbon cable, separate from the main cable that carries your keystrokes.
- Lights work on 15-au and 15-aw laptops first sold with backlit keyboards and the matching motherboard connector.
- A function key marked with a keyboard-light symbol switches the glow on or off, saving battery when unneeded.
- The backlight draws power from the laptop itself, so it keeps working on battery when mains power drops.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Fits HP Pavilion 15-au series laptops, including 15-au0xx model codes from the 2016 15.6-inch Pavilion range.
- Also matches HP's 15-aw series, the AMD-powered sibling built on the same chassis and palmrest.
- Your model code sits on the service label on the base, or beneath the battery on some units.
- Does not fit the 15-cs, 15-eg or other later generations, which use different shapes and connectors.
- UK or US layout is confirmed per unit on WhatsApp before dispatch, so symbols match your existing typing habits.
- A photo of the old keyboard plus the model label gives Mascom International everything needed to confirm a match.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Original HP construction with a stiff backing plate, so the board flexes less under fast, heavy typing.
- Keycaps sit at factory height, letting the lid close flat without the keys pressing marks into the screen.
- Low-profile key mechanisms give short, even travel suited to long essays and quick game inputs alike.
- Matte black keycaps hide fingerprints better than glossy surfaces during months of daily student use.
- Legends are printed to factory standard, so letters stay readable through several semesters of heavy typing.
Installation and Connection
- Connects to the motherboard through the main keyboard ribbon cable, the same connector the original board used.
- A second, narrower ribbon cable feeds the backlight and must be seated fully for the lights to work.
- Mounts inside the palmrest, where HP originally used plastic heat stakes rather than screws to hold the board.
- Fixing usually relies on thin double-sided tape or small screws, routine work for any experienced laptop technician.
- Disconnecting the battery before opening the laptop protects the motherboard from short circuits during fitting.
- Testing every key and the backlight before closing the case saves a second round of disassembly later.
Gaming and Study Performance
- WASD and surrounding keys respond evenly, suiting casual titles like FIFA, GTA V or Minecraft on this hardware.
- Lit keys help you find hotkeys during evening gaming sessions without switching on the room light.
- The numeric keypad speeds up Excel data entry for statistics, accounting and economics coursework.
- Full-size Enter and Backspace keys cut typing errors when finishing long assignments against a deadline.
- A working built-in board frees the USB ports for a mouse, flash drive or game controller.
Package Contents
The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard arrives as the keyboard alone, packed flat to protect its two ribbon cables in transit. Inside you get:
- One HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard with its main and backlight ribbon cables attached
- Protective packaging against bending and dust
The palmrest, touchpad, screws, adhesive tape and tools are not included. Your technician supplies the tape or small screws used to fix the board. Keep the packaging until fitting is complete.
Warranty
The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. That covers keys that fail to register and a backlight that stays dark on a laptop with the matching connector. Spills, torn ribbon cables and damage during fitting are not manufacturing defects. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
Getting the HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard From Mascom International
The HP Pavilion 15-au Black Backlit Keyboard is in stock in Black at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Bring your laptop in Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and compare the new board against your old one at the counter before you pay.
Ways to order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 Kenyan counties, so you check the keyboard before handing over any money. Nairobi and its environs receive it the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and every other major city and town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your keyboard comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Students and gamers from Kakamega to Kitale rely on Mascom International for parts that fit the first time, straight answers on WhatsApp, and a real shop to walk back into if anything goes wrong.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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