Wanted - LCD ribbon for ThinkPad 380Z

[BGoins12]

Looking for a good LCD ribbon for my 380Z. Mine split in half where it goes into the computer from the LCD, and I assume this common. I tried googling it, but got the typical "swelled head recycler" prices. Looking to buy or trade.

FRU is 05K2765

Thanks!

[RealBlackStuff]

Here's a 390E on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-390E-Laptop ... 23278b1700
And a 380: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Thinkpad-38 ... 19d8a2f58a
The parts might fit?

[BGoins12]

Sadly, I don't think neither will. I know the 390 is different, and I'm pretty sure that the 380 is different. I did a bit of research and it looks like it's a 380Z specific thing.

[BGoins12]

Bump. Anyone have one? I had a lead on one, but the seller didn't have any left.

[Unknown_K]

I just checked on ebay for parts machines, seems 380Z's are pricey these days. I don't have a parts machine for that model.

[BGoins12]

Yeah, I've pretty much scoured the entire web for a ribbon. Haven't found anything remotely reasonable. Sadly it might become a parts machine.

[RealBlackStuff]

Are you sure? http://www.pchub.com/uph/laptop/219-762 ... e-13-.html

[BGoins12]

Already contacted them about a week ago. They were "out of stock and don't know when we get again."

[BGoins12]

Last bump! If I can't find one, I'll go ahead and list it on eBay as a parts machine. It seems I can't find one anywhere, which probably means that it's a common issue.

[Unknown_K]

You give up too quick, some parts I needed took 6 months or more to find cheaply.

[BGoins12]

No longer needed. I found a whole working 380Z on eBay and won it for $10!