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hi,

My t42p motherboard is dead, would like to replace it, knowing that the machine model is 2373-f4g, is there possible to find me the part no, for the motherboard please?

thanks

You will find the model type (FRU number) of your system board under the RAM cover (bottom socket).

Harryc wrote:You will find the model type (FRU number) of your system board under the RAM cover (bottom socket).

Thanks Harryc,
i found the FRU is 27K9987

but when i brought to IBM service centre they quote me for 27k9912

Can anyone tell me whether they are the same spec?

27K9987 / 93P4159 is for ATI M10-128, Gigabit Ethernet with security chip
27K9912 seems to be for ATI M10-128, Gigabit Ethernet with security chip and fingerprint sensor
If you don't have the FP-sensor, it should still fit.

thanks

yes, my t42p have the FP-sensor with existing 27K9987,
but ibm quote me for 27k9912 to replace the mobo

Just make sure you inspect the motherboard before installing it, that they sent you the correct part (same GPU, CPU, FPS). Some of the motherboard part numbers are wrong on the T42 series. Saw this a year or two ago. Hopefully Lenovo has it straightened out by now.