US Keyboard with silver frame for HP EliteBook 8470/8460 / ProBook 6460/6470

Got loose, sticking or unresponsive keys on your HP EliteBook 8470B/8470P/8470/8460/8460p/8460w / ProBook 6460/6460b/6470? This replacement keyboard with US layout is a direct 1-for-1 replacement and uses the same ZIF flex and clip mounting as the original.

Specifications

• Layout: US (international QWERTY)
• Compatible: HP EliteBook 8470B/8470P/8470/8460/8460p/8460w / ProBook 6460/6460b/6470
• Connection: ZIF flex cable
• Backlight: no
• Frame: zilver
• Type: brand-new replacement part, tested

Symptoms of a faulty part

• One or more keys unresponsive or typing wrong characters
• Keys sticking or not springing back
• Keycaps loose or missing
• Liquid damage under keyboard (sticky feel)
• Backlight no longer works (if originally backlit)

Installation

🟡 Medium · Estimated time: 35 minutes · Required tools: Phillips PH0, plastic pry tool, spudger.
Remove bottom cover and battery, undo the keyboard mounting screws (often accessible from below), pry the keyboard out of the palmrest, unlatch the ZIF flex and fit the new one.

Frequently asked questions

Does it fit every EliteBook 8470B/8470P/8470/8460/8460p/8460w / ProBook 6460/6460b/6470 sub-variant?
Yes, all EliteBook 8470B/8470P/8470/8460/8460p/8460w / ProBook 6460/6460b/6470 variants share the same flex and chassis cutout.

Do I need a driver?
No, HP/Windows recognises the keyboard automatically.

How do I verify my key layout matches?
Count the keys around Enter: a US layout has a horizontal Enter with one key above it.