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FS: T60 palmrest w/ fingerprint read for 15" ($100 obo)
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:41 pm
by GoofyG28
I have a relatively new T60 palm rest with imbedded fingerprint reader. It fits the 15" LCD models. The part number is 41V9908.
I've only had the laptop for about 2 months, when the left trackpad button started getting mushy from overuse. The button clips to a metal rod underneath at two places, and I think one of the clips is worn out. Because you can't just replace the plastic button, I got an entire replacement palm rest under warranty.
This is great for anyone who wanted to add a fingerprint reader to their T60. If you don't use the trackpad, great! If you do, you can easily replace the left button with the one from your palm rest. You just have to unscrew the 4 screws that secures the trackpad to the palm rest.
I have instructions here.
ASKING $100 or best offer. The cheapest I found online was $150. PayPal only (checking only, I can't accept credit card payments).
T60 Palm Rest with Fingerprint reader:
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:14 pm
by skitty4gzus
I wonder if that will fit on a t42p with UXGA screen?
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:22 pm
by Kyocera
Goofy, do you think it was a defective button, are you heavy on the trackpad button, just curious.
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:23 pm
by GoofyG28
Kyocera wrote:Goofy, do you think it was a defective button, are you heavy on the trackpad button, just curious.
To be honest, I think it's a cheap design on Lenovo/IBM's part.
Click here to read the complaint I just posted. It also doesn't help that I'm a big user of the button, so I probably over-abused it, because I'm having the SAME issue with my current palm rest. That's why this is a great upgrade/replacement for anyone who prefers the trackpoint. Or, they can always replace the button using their own.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:59 am
by GoofyG28
Bump.
I'm willing to go lower, if there's even an interest from anyone.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:56 am
by chan_man
Are you sure that you were not supposed to send it back to Lenovo? There should have been a return sticker to return your old part, if not, you will be receiving a letter from Lenovo to pay for the part you received...
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:40 pm
by GoofyG28
chan_man wrote:Are you sure that you were not supposed to send it back to Lenovo? There should have been a return sticker to return your old part, if not, you will be receiving a letter from Lenovo to pay for the part you received...
A return label was never included, and I never received anything from Lenovo about it.
I had a thread about it:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=27083
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:17 am
by Dimitri_P
GoofyG28 wrote:chan_man wrote:Are you sure that you were not supposed to send it back to Lenovo? There should have been a return sticker to return your old part, if not, you will be receiving a letter from Lenovo to pay for the part you received...
A return label was never included, and I never received anything from Lenovo about it.
I had a thread about it:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=27083
you'll receive it in the mail, within a week. Otherwise they will bill you retail, you don't want that. OR just call IBM abd find out
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:01 am
by semaj
chan_man wrote:Are you sure that you were not supposed to send it back to Lenovo? There should have been a return sticker to return your old part, if not, you will be receiving a letter from Lenovo to pay for the part you received...
i second that and have been in that situation at least 2x so far. You just need to send it back them and everything is squared away. it took me a month or two before they mailed me the bill