HP Presario CQ40-300 Replacement Laptop keys, keyboard key

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CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD COLOR

The same type of keyboards were made in different colors (with or without backlit).

Select the right bookmark from the list below.

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Other colorSelect
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    CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD MODEL WITH THE SAME HINGE UNDER THE KEYS
    • In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
    • For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
    • To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
    • The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
    *In some keyboard models, more hinge types may be used than the three shown in the pictures; some keys may also have metal stabilizers.
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    Model
    Small key
    Medium key
    Big key
BacklitSelect
    Step 2/3
    CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD MODEL WITH THE SAME HINGE UNDER THE KEYS
    • In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
    • For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
    • To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
    • The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
    *In some keyboard models, more hinge types may be used than the three shown in the pictures; some keys may also have metal stabilizers.
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    Model
    Small key
    Medium key
    Big key
Black glossySelect
    Step 2/3
    CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD MODEL WITH THE SAME HINGE UNDER THE KEYS
    • In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
    • For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
    • To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
    • The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
    *In some keyboard models, more hinge types may be used than the three shown in the pictures; some keys may also have metal stabilizers.
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    Model
    Small key
    Medium key
    Big key
SilverSelect
    Step 2/3
    CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD MODEL WITH THE SAME HINGE UNDER THE KEYS
    • In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
    • For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
    • To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
    • The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
    *In some keyboard models, more hinge types may be used than the three shown in the pictures; some keys may also have metal stabilizers.
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    Model
    Small key
    Medium key
    Big key
WhiteSelect
    Step 2/3
    CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD MODEL WITH THE SAME HINGE UNDER THE KEYS
    • In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
    • For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
    • To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
    • The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
    *In some keyboard models, more hinge types may be used than the three shown in the pictures; some keys may also have metal stabilizers.
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    Model
    Small key
    Medium key
    Big key
Black mattSelect
    Step 2/3
    CHOOSE THE KEYBOARD MODEL WITH THE SAME HINGE UNDER THE KEYS
    • In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
    • For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
    • To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
    • The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
    *In some keyboard models, more hinge types may be used than the three shown in the pictures; some keys may also have metal stabilizers.
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Replacement laptop keys for HP Presario CQ40-300 are a useful solution when a missing laptop key has affected typing comfort but the rest of the keyboard is still working properly. This kind of single replacement key is well suited to keyboard key replacement when the goal is to repair one key without disturbing the rest of the keyboard. It is a practical way to solve everyday wear, light impact, or accidental damage while keeping the keyboard neat and consistent for daily use.

Even within the same HP Presario CQ40-300 family, manufacturers may use more than one hinge style under the key, so visual matching is important. A quick visual check is important, so compare the photos and make sure the correct hinge type aligns with the key already on your keyboard. If the damage is isolated to one key, many buyers find there is no need to replace the whole keyboard to get back to regular use. Compare the photos and pick the matching key.