Buying motherboard for T400

[AlexTeslin]

Hi,

My T400 stopped working. I have started the thread on Lenovo's forum site and in the end I was told that my motherboard must be faulty and I need to replace it. I called Lenovo support and they told me the price around $700. For that amount I can buy new laptop, although not exactly this model. Still, I think it is way too expensive and it's not worth it for almost 5 year old laptop.

I was then given the link for this forum, which I wasn't awa of. Can anyone please suggest where can I buy new/used motherboard for the dicent price, but also from the trusted source so that it will work? I bought once a cooler on eBay and it turned out that it was used, but claiming as new.

Laptop details:
T400 Type:9474 - 17G
Motherboard FRU: 42W8125 (PLNR X4500)
Thank you

[RealBlackStuff]

Welcome to the forum.
No such T400, you mean 6474-17G?
If nobody here should have one, try this: http://www.thinkpad-parts.com/42W8125-Thinkpad.html
Or even this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221342965635

[AlexTeslin]

Yes sorry, typo error: Type: 6474 - 17G.

[TuuS]

I believe I can provide you with a board for your model, send me a PM if interested and I'll check on the cost.