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I've got an x200s that I absolutely love. It is a 7465CTO with WXGA+ panel, I bought it on this very forum several years ago using a different account that I am not able to restore.. :-/
I am currently in the process of upgrading it with an x201s mainboard (i7-640LM processor, FRU is 63Y2074. Got it fom eBay, waiting to be delivered). From what I have read the process should be quite straightforward, I am only left with a doubt: do I need an x201s palmrest? My x200s palmrest does not have a fingerprint reader nor a touchpad, but I read that most x201s come with both. Do you think I will be able to use my existing palmrest with the new mainboard?

I am also looking to replace the top lid cover, because i managed to break the hooks and the laptop doesn't close anymore.
I found this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111320981577 the fru is 75Y4591, so it's the x201s model. From the HMM I see that my fru should be 45N3201. I am inclined to think that there are no differences between the two, but I couldn't find any evidence of this...... I rely on your superior wisdom and knowledge..


thank you!
harryK

Welcome to the forum, again.

The X201s board will work with your X200s palmrest.

The only consideration is the wifi card. The X201s board may need a different wireless card.

The X200s and X201s WXGA+ lids are the same so the hooks will work with either lid.

Brad

Ah, thanks very much for the clarification Brad!

I assume that, as for the palmrest, the opposite is also true. If I buy a x201s palmrest I will be able to use it and gain a touchpad, is that correct?

Objection, your Honor!
An X200 palmrest (if it has FPR) can ONLY connect to an X200 motherboard.
An X201 palmrest (if it has FPR and/or touchpad) can ONLY connect to an X201 motherboard.
The X200 connector is shorter than the X201, hence they are NOT exchangeable.
Same goes for -s models.
If you do NOT connect FPR and/or touchpad, then the palmrest fits in both X200/X201 series.
Small, but important detail!

Ok, but since my existing x200s palmrest does not have FPR nor touchpad, I shuld be able to use it with the x201s mainboard.

If i get an x201s palmrest *WITH* touchpad I sould also be able to connect it to the x201s mainboard and use the touchpad!

Yup, that's exactly what I said...

If you have an X201s board, you can get a touchpad palmrest and add that without problem.

Personally I find the x201 touchpad an abomination and would simply use the X200 palmrest.

Thanks for the clarification RBS.

Brad