“I've had several of these keyboard and they have had faulty keys (especially the space bar) that don't respond unless you hit them hard in their dead centre. Two of them had dead keys. The quality control is low. The hub worked well, though, while they lasted.”
“Brilliant keyboard. I am using it with my Picade. I love the extra USB connections, I can plug a mouse and game controller directly to the keyboard then just have the one USB cable going to the Picade.”
“Very pleased with it, but I did have to have it replaced as the one I received was faulty. Excellent custom service though and the second one I received worked perfectly fine.”
“Perfect Replacement for Raspberry Pi 400 Keyboard - Simple DIY Fix
★★★★★ 5/5 Stars
This keyboard proved to be an excellent replacement for my daughter's faulty Raspberry Pi 400 keyboard. The installation process was remarkably simple - taking less than a minute without requiring any tools. The internal ribbon cable matches the Pi 400's specifications perfectly.
Pros:
Perfect compatibility with Raspberry Pi 400
Tool-free installation
Quick delivery from Pimoroni
Well-packaged product
Straightforward case opening (with careful handling)
Worth noting: While PiHut claimed the keyboard wasn't replaceable, this Pimoroni keyboard worked flawlessly as a replacement. The case can be opened carefully by hand, and the ribbon cable connects exactly like the original.
Highly recommended for anyone needing to replace their Pi 400 keyboard. The simplicity of installation makes this a great DIY fix, even though this isn't explicitly mentioned in the product description.
Tip: Be gentle when opening the case to avoid damage, but no special tools are required for the entire process.”
