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HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard | Original Replacement Part | Illuminated Keys | 14-inch Convertible Fit
Glowing letters return for midnight essays, design captions, and coding sessions once hostel lights go off.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, an original replacement part with lit keys for the 2017 HP Pavilion x360 14-ba convertible. Each piece arrives brand new and sealed, in black, with its key and light ribbon cables intact. The HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard restores the island-style key set of a 14-inch machine, without a numeric pad, exactly as the factory board was laid out. Collect yours at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for university students and young creatives who do their best work after dark, the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard solves one stubborn frustration. A dead or flickering key light turns hostel typing into a guessing game once roommates switch off the main bulb. Students at Kenyatta University and the University of Nairobi drafting assignments past midnight, illustrators captioning portfolio pieces, and freelance writers chasing overnight deadlines all lose speed hunting for letters by phone torch. Fitting the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard brings the glow back, so the room stays dim, your eyes get a rest, and nobody sleeping nearby is disturbed.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unmarked copies, Mascom International stocks the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard as an original replacement and confirms the match before you pay. Send a photo of your model sticker and current keys on WhatsApp, and our team checks the series and layout against the exact unit on our shelf. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us this quick check spared them a wasted technician visit. Pay only when the parcel reaches you, or walk into our Kimathi Street store and hold the part beside your laptop in person.
Common Questions About the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard
Is the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard worth KSh 3,500 in Kenya?
Yes, if your 14-ba shipped with a lit keyboard and either the keys or the light have failed. At KSh 3,500, the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard costs a small fraction of a new convertible and returns a working 2017 machine to full daily use. Spread over one year of typing, that is under KSh 10 a day. Mascom International supplies it as an original part, so key travel and spacing feel just like the board your laptop left the factory with.
Which laptops does the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard fit?
It fits the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba family, the 14-inch 2-in-1 convertible HP released in 2017. That family includes sub-models such as 14-ba011ng, 14-ba051cl, and 14-ba125cl, plus the 14t-ba and 14m-ba builds sold in the United States. Every compatible machine carries the 14-ba code on its label. If your sticker shows another series, such as 14-dh or 14-dw, this part will not match, and our Kimathi Street team will help you identify the correct keyboard instead.
How do I tell a 14-ba from a 14-cd before ordering?
Flip the laptop over and read the model sticker, where the product name ends in either 14-ba or 14-cd followed by a few characters. These are different HP convertible generations, and their keyboards are not interchangeable despite both being 14-inch convertibles. If the sticker has worn off, press Fn and Esc together to open HP System Information, which displays the product name. Mascom International sells this backlit 14-ba part at KSh 3,500 and a separate non-backlit 14-cd keyboard at KSh 2,500.
Will the backlight actually light up on my 14-ba?
The light works when your laptop originally shipped with a backlit keyboard, because the motherboard then carries the small connector the light ribbon plugs into. A keyboard-light icon printed on one of your old top-row function keys is a strong sign that connector exists. Without it, the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard still types perfectly, but the glow stays off. Send Mascom International a photo of your top row on WhatsApp, and we confirm before you spend anything.
Is this keyboard UK or US layout, and how do I check mine?
Layout varies between stock batches, so Mascom International confirms it per unit on WhatsApp rather than promising one layout here. Check your own board first. A UK layout has a tall, reverse-L Enter key and a short left Shift with an extra key beside it. A US layout has a wide, single-row Enter key, a long left Shift, and the backslash key sitting above Enter. Send that photo, and we match the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard on our shelf to your laptop.
Can I fit the keyboard myself, or do I need a technician?
A qualified technician is the safer choice, because the 14-ba keyboard sits inside the palm rest assembly and reaching it means opening the whole base. The job involves releasing two fragile ribbon cables, one for the keys and one for the light, and a torn ribbon ruins the part. Many repair benches along Luthuli Avenue handle HP convertible keyboards regularly. If you have repaired laptops before, back up your files, disconnect the battery, and photograph every screw position as you work.
How does a lit keyboard help during power cuts and late hostel study?
During a Kenya Power outage, the backlight lets you keep typing on battery without pointing a lamp or phone torch at the keys. The HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard turns its light on and off through a top-row function key, so you can switch it off when charge runs low. Key lighting draws far less power than the 14-inch screen, which remains the main drain on the laptop's 41Wh battery. In shared rooms, the soft glow keeps roommates undisturbed.
Who should buy this keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you own an HP Pavilion x360 14-ba with a factory backlight and some keys have stopped responding, the light has died, or a spill damaged the old board. Skip it if your sticker reads 14-cd, where the non-backlit 14-cd keyboard at KSh 2,500 is the correct part. Skip it too if your motherboard lacks the light connector, since you would pay for a glow that never appears. If the whole laptop is failing, ask Mascom International about the used HP laptops in our Nairobi CBD store.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Backlight
- Original HP replacement keyboard for the Pavilion x360 14-ba, matching factory key spacing and travel for familiar typing.
- LED lighting sits beneath the keys, making every letter readable in dark hostel rooms and dim lecture halls.
- A top-row function key toggles the light, so you control battery use on long nights away from sockets.
- Island-style keys with gaps between caps reduce accidental double presses during fast essay or script writing.
- Compact 14-inch layout without a numeric pad keeps the same footprint as the board your laptop shipped with.
- Translucent legends let light shine through each character, while the black caps hide everyday smudges well.
Compatibility and Model Matching
- Built for the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba family, the 2017 14-inch convertible with a 360-degree folding hinge.
- Covers sub-models such as 14-ba011ng, 14-ba051cl and 14-ba125cl, all identified by the 14-ba code on the label.
- Also suits 14t-ba and 14m-ba builds sold by American retailers, which some Kenyan owners imported directly.
- Not compatible with the later 14-cd generation, which uses a different keyboard sold separately at Mascom International.
- Lighting works only where the motherboard carries a backlight connector, usually machines that shipped with lit keys.
- Confirm your product name from the underside sticker, or press Fn and Esc to open HP System Information.
Layout Identification
- Layout varies by stock batch, so Mascom International confirms the exact unit with you on WhatsApp before payment.
- UK boards show a tall reverse-L Enter key, the quickest visual check you can make from a phone photo.
- US boards carry a wide single-row Enter key, with the backslash key placed directly above it.
- UK boards add an extra key beside a shortened left Shift, which US boards simply do not have.
- On UK boards the @ symbol shares the apostrophe key, while US boards print it above the number 2.
- Matching your current layout keeps passwords and shortcuts working exactly as your fingers already remember them.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Brand-new original part rather than a pulled or recycled board, so every key and light starts completely unworn.
- Thin key and light ribbon cables connect the board, and a creased ribbon can cause dead rows of keys.
- Matte black caps resist the shine that fingertip oils build up over months of heavy assignment typing.
- Keeping drinks off the deck protects the light circuit, which liquid can short even when the keys still type.
- Dust from busy Nairobi streets settles between keys, so a soft brush and short air bursts keep switches clean.
- Avoid prying caps off with a knife or screwdriver, because the small plastic clips beneath each key snap easily.
Inclusions and Fitting Notes
- Sold as the keyboard alone, with no screws, tools, palm rest, or touchpad forming part of this item.
- Fitting requires opening the laptop base, a job suited to a technician experienced with HP convertibles.
- Disconnect the internal battery before fitting to protect the motherboard from an accidental short circuit.
- Test every key and the light toggle before closing the base, so any fault shows up immediately.
- Bring your laptop to our Kimathi Street store for a side-by-side comparison against the part before paying.
- Keep the old board until the new one passes testing, in case your technician needs to compare connectors.
Power and Battery Considerations
- The light draws power only when switched on, so leaving it off by day preserves charge for evening study.
- On the 41Wh battery, screen brightness affects runtime far more than key lighting during long offline sessions.
- During outages, lowering screen brightness while keeping keys lit stretches battery further than working in full brightness.
- Students sharing one socket per room can study after lights-out without asking anyone to keep a bulb on.
- A new board fixes typing and lighting only, so a weak battery or faulty charger still needs separate attention.
Package Contents
The HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard arrives in protective packaging that shields the keys and ribbons on the road to your door.
- One brand-new black backlit keyboard for the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba
- Attached key ribbon cable
- Attached light ribbon cable
- Protective wrap and outer packaging
Your technician reuses the screws already inside your laptop, so nothing extra is needed for fitting.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects, including keys that fail to register and a light that fails on a compatible motherboard. Physical damage, liquid spills, and ribbon cables torn during fitting fall outside cover. Bring the part, your receipt, and the laptop to our Nairobi CBD store for assessment.
Buying the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black Backlit Keyboard from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the HP Pavilion x360 14-ba Black 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 laptop, and compare the part against your model sticker before paying.
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. Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, and every other major town receive it within 1 business day, which suits students living on campus away from the capital. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the parcel and pay only once it arrives.
The keyboard comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Students, freelancers, and repair technicians across Kenya rely on Mascom International for original laptop parts, clear compatibility checks on WhatsApp, and direct after-sales help from a real Nairobi store.
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