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HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard | Original OEM Grade | US Layout | Numeric Keypad | 455 and 470 Compatible
Bring a worn office workhorse back to crisp, dependable typing for far less than buying another machine would cost.
Condition: New
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HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,000, an original OEM-grade part that arrives brand new and sealed. It carries the full-size US layout with a dedicated numeric keypad, matching the factory keyboard HP fitted to the 15.6-inch ProBook 450 G1 and ProBook 450 G2. The same HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard also fits the AMD-powered ProBook 455 G1 and 455 G2, plus the 17.3-inch ProBook 470 G0, 470 G1 and 470 G2. Collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Across Kenyan offices, SACCOs, county departments and schools, ProBook 450 G1 and G2 fleets still run payroll, iTax returns and exam timetables years after purchase. The processor and screen usually keep going long after the keys give out. A dead spacebar, a sticky Enter key or letters worn blank by years of data entry can sideline a laptop that otherwise works. The HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard revives that machine instead of retiring it, at a fraction of the cost of a new laptop. School bursars, SACCO clerks, accountants and secretaries keep typing on the laptop they already know, with every file, licence and setting left untouched.
Unlike the loose generic keyboards sold from street stalls across Nairobi, the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard follows HP's original design, so the key feel, the fit in the palm rest and the ribbon connector match the factory unit. IT officers maintaining whole fleets tell us the identical layout matters most, because staff never have to relearn where anything sits. Test the key travel at our counter before you pay, or order on WhatsApp and pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya. Mascom International confirms your exact model before the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard leaves the shop.
Common Questions About the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard
Which HP laptops does the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard fit?
The HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard fits the ProBook 450 G0, 450 G1, 450 G2, 455 G1, 455 G2, 470 G0, 470 G1 and 470 G2. These machines share one keyboard design under HP part numbers 721953-001 and 727682-001. The ProBook 450 G3 and later models are not on the compatibility list for this part. Mascom International stocks those newer keyboards separately, so send your laptop's model label on WhatsApp and we confirm the right one before dispatch.
Is a KSh 3,000 keyboard worth it for an old ProBook 450 G2 in Kenya?
Yes, provided the rest of the laptop still works, because KSh 3,000 restores normal typing without the cost of a replacement machine. A ProBook 450 G2 with a healthy processor, battery and screen only needs working keys to return to full duty. Spread across a year of daily use, the keyboard costs roughly KSh 8 a day. For offices handling iTax filings, M-Pesa reconciliations and Excel payroll on these laptops, it is the cheapest way to keep a familiar, fully configured machine on the desk.
How do I confirm my laptop takes the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard?
Read the model name printed on the base label or inside the battery bay before you order. If it says ProBook 450 G1, 450 G2, 455 G1, 455 G2 or a 470 of the same generations, this part fits. You can also compare the number printed under your old keyboard with 721953-001 or 727682-001. Snap a photo of the label and WhatsApp it to Mascom International on +254 708 852 521 for a free check before anything is packed.
Can I fit the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard myself?
Most buyers comfortable with a small Phillips screwdriver fit it themselves at an ordinary desk. You remove the battery and the bottom service cover, take out the screws holding the keyboard, then push it up gently from beneath. The ribbon cable unlocks from its connector on the motherboard, and the new keyboard goes in the same way in reverse. If you would rather not open the laptop, any experienced technician can do the job, and our team answers fitting questions on WhatsApp.
HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard or a cheap generic copy: which should you buy?
Choose the original OEM-grade keyboard if the laptop is used every working day. Generic copies often have looser key caps, uneven key travel and ribbon cables that sit badly in the connector. The HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard follows HP's factory design, so it aligns with the palm rest and every key returns evenly. A generic copy may save a few hundred shillings at the counter. Replacing it again after months of heavy data entry costs far more in downtime and labour.
How does the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard cope with dust and tea spills in Kenyan offices?
It handles normal office dust well, but like the original HP part it is not sealed against liquid. Fine dust from Mombasa Road traffic or a dry school compound settles under the keys over time. A soft brush or a can of compressed air every few weeks keeps the switches clean. A thin silicone keyboard cover adds protection at busy reception desks. If tea does spill, switch off at once, remove the battery and let the laptop dry fully before restarting.
Who should buy the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard, and who should skip it?
Buy it if your ProBook 450 G1 or 450 G2 still boots, charges and runs your software, and only the keys have failed. School bursars, SACCO clerks, small-business accountants and fleet IT officers get the most value. Skip it if the motherboard, hinges or screen are failing too, because a keyboard will not fix those faults. In that case a used HP EliteBook or a later ProBook from Mascom International is the better buy. Anyone wanting lit keys for night work should choose a backlit model instead.
Can a school or SACCO order several of these keyboards for an older office fleet?
Yes, Mascom International supplies the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard in multiples for schools, SACCOs and county offices refreshing older fleets. Share the model label of every machine, including any 455 or 470 units, and we confirm each part before packing. Ten keyboards at KSh 3,000 each total KSh 30,000, a small fraction of what ten replacement laptops would cost. Pay by M-Pesa or on arrival, and the whole order travels together to your institution.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Typing Layout
- Full-size US English QWERTY layout, the same arrangement HP shipped on most ProBook 450 G1 and 450 G2 units.
- Dedicated numeric keypad on the right lets accountants and clerks enter figures as quickly as on a desktop.
- Island-style keys with spacing that matches the factory keyboard, so touch typists keep their speed from day one.
- Function row carries brightness, volume and display shortcuts, so everyday controls work exactly as they did before.
- Windows, Fn and arrow keys sit in their original positions, so staff typing habits carry straight over.
- Non-backlit keys keep the part simple and identical to the standard factory keyboard on these models.
Compatibility and Part Numbers
- Fits the HP ProBook 450 G0, 450 G1 and 450 G2, the 15.6-inch Intel models common in Kenyan offices.
- Fits the HP ProBook 455 G1 and 455 G2, the AMD-powered versions built on the same chassis design.
- Fits the HP ProBook 470 G0, 470 G1 and 470 G2, the larger 17.3-inch members of this family.
- Matches HP part numbers 721953-001 and 727682-001, so you can confirm against the label under your old keyboard.
- ProBook 450 G3 and later generations use a different keyboard, which Mascom International lists separately.
- No driver is needed because Windows detects it as the built-in keyboard the moment the laptop boots.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Original OEM-grade construction follows HP's factory design for key feel, fit and connector alignment.
- Black key caps with clearly printed legends match the look of the keyboard your laptop left the factory with.
- Keys return evenly under heavy data entry, ending the sticking and double letters a worn keyboard produces.
- Brand new and never fitted to another machine, so every key starts with its full working life ahead.
- Not sealed against liquid, so a silicone cover is worth adding on desks where tea and water sit nearby.
- Flat profile sits flush with the palm rest, so the keyboard does not snag inside a laptop bag on a matatu commute.
Installation and Fitting
- Battery and bottom service cover come off first, giving direct access to the screws that hold the keyboard.
- Keyboard screws release from the underside, after which the old keyboard lifts out from the top.
- Ribbon cable slides into a latching connector on the motherboard, so no soldering or special tools are involved.
- Test every key in Notepad before closing the service cover, so any loose ribbon is caught early.
- Your existing laptop screws are reused, so nothing extra needs buying before the job starts.
- A careful first-time fitter usually finishes in under an hour, with the laptop back at work the same afternoon.
Value and Running Cost
- KSh 3,000 per keyboard restores a working laptop for a fraction of what a replacement machine costs.
- Over a year of daily use the keyboard works out to roughly KSh 8 a day.
- Across the 6-month warranty period the cost is about KSh 16 a day, with defects covered throughout.
- Five keyboards for a small office fleet total KSh 15,000, one order and one delivery.
- Files, software licences and user settings stay on the original laptop, avoiding hours of setting up a new one.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery means a school or SACCO checks the parts in hand before money changes hands.
Package Contents
The HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard arrives packed to protect the keys and the ribbon cable in transit:
- HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard with its attached ribbon cable
- Protective packaging that keeps key caps and the connector strip from bending
- Mascom International receipt for warranty claims
Screws and tools are not included, since the keyboard reuses the screws already inside your laptop.
Warranty
The HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Coverage applies to keys or circuits that fail under normal use after correct fitting. Liquid spills and physical damage are not manufacturing defects. Bring the keyboard and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where claims are handled directly.
Buying the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the HP ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement 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, bring your laptop along, and check the fit at the counter before committing.
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. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri and all other major towns 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 ProBook 450 G1 and G2 Replacement Keyboard comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Offices, schools and SACCOs nationwide rely on Mascom International for correctly matched laptop parts, honest pricing and direct after-sales help from a real Nairobi CBD store.
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