US keyboard for HP Pavilion x360 14-CK / HP Pavilion x360 14-CD

Are keys dead or is the backlight only half-lit on your HP Pavilion x360 14-CK, HP Pavilion x360 14-CD, HP Pavilion x360 14-CE (2018-2020)? This US-layout keyboard without backlight lets you type as if the device were new. Budget around forty minutes for the strip-down and the FFC ribbon reconnect.

Specifications

• Layout: US (QWERTY)
• Backlight: none
• Frame color: silver
• Connection: flat FFC ribbon
• Material: plastic keys on metal frame
• OEM numbers: -
• Compatible models: HP Pavilion x360 14-CK, HP Pavilion x360 14-CD, HP Pavilion x360 14-CE, HP Pavilion x360 14-CM, HP Pavilion x360 14-DG

Symptoms of a defective part

• Keys do not respond or feel sticky
• Liquid damage or grit under the keys
• Wrong characters or double input
• Keys feel loose or do not click
• Frame is bent after a drop

Installation

🟡 Difficulty: medium. Plan around 35 minutes. Tools you need: Phillips PH00/PH0/PH1, T6/T8 Torx, plastic spudger, anti-static wristband.

Frequently asked questions

Does this keyboard come with or without backlight?
This unit ships without backlight. Make sure your original keyboard has the same lighting, otherwise the connector pinout will not match.

Does the US layout fit my European laptop?
Yes, the US (QWERTY) layout fits physically in models such as HP Pavilion x360 14-CK. Inside Windows you can still pick a NL or US-International input method.

How do I remove the old keyboard?
🟡 medium: unplug the battery, remove the screws on the bottom or service hatch, use a spudger to release the plastic clips and disconnect the flat FFC ribbon — about 35 minutes.