Correct T43 Docking Station

[herlihyboy]

Hopefully this is a very simple question...

I'm looking to buy a docking station for my T43 2055, but it looks like there are a variety of models. What's the best way to make sure I get one that's compatible with my laptop?

TIA,

Ryan

[Cigarguy]

http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-62337

[herlihyboy]

Thanks!

So, the ones I am looking at show the model 2878, which is on the site you sent. However, they also post model / part number like "62P4551", which I don't see on the site you sent. I see a number like "08N1584". However, the auction says it fits T-43. Is this the wrong dock, then? Just wanting to make sure I don't get the wrong one. Not sure the difference between option part number, FRU part number, etc.

[Neil]

What can add to the confusion is that most ThinkPad parts and accessories have three numbers: P/N = Order Part Number, FRU P/N = Field Replacement Unit part number, and a Type Number.

[ajkula66]

There is no T43 with a model number of 2055, so you may want to re-visit the bottom of the laptop for a full 7-character model number, which will start in either 187* or 26**.

Do bear in mind that the machines with Intel integrated graphics (187*) do not offer DVI through the dock.

Happy shopping.