T43p fingerprint reader - upgade

[Mevunky]

So I have a T43p - 2668GEU

Without bothering to open it and take the palm rest off, is there an easy to way to tell if the guide rails for the fingerprint reader are present?

I will try take the keyboard out later and peak down there, but thought someone might have some clever insight.

[ricerocket]

Nope, unless you have some sweet x-ray vision.

It's only 7 more screws. Go for it.

[Mevunky]

Nope, unless you have some sweet x-ray vision.

It's only 7 more screws. Go for it.

My other half is actually a MRT so mebbe I should radiate my precious

[Mevunky]

I believe I am in luck. I assume this is what the cutout/rails look like where the fingerprint reader lives.

http://mevunky.hell-hole.co.nz/images/thinkpad.jpg

MOD EDIT: Picture without warning, overlimit, modified to link.

[ricerocket]

Yup. That's the one.

[Mevunky]

Could anyone tell me the FRU for the t43p palm rest with fingerprint reader?

Is there any way to quickly and easily look up FRU's?

Also id like to know the FRU for the t43p lid with the bluetooth light.

[Mevunky]

Ahh I forgot about the service manual.

[ricerocket]

You don't need the lid for the Bluetooth light. It's already wired up, but the plastic stickers that the LEDs shine through cover it. You just need those stickers, which are dirt cheap. In fact, I probably have a T43p one I can mail you (when you order, you order the whole kit of stickers, and I only used the T43 one).

Check eBay for the palm rests. I got mine for ~$27 USD shipped (it's $120 on the parts website), although it's probably more to ship to New Zealand.

[SteveS]

FRU for palm rest with fingerprint reader (14" LCD): 91P8684.