T43 replacement bezel/palmrest/touchpad

[duuuma]

Hi - can anyone tell me where can I buy a replacement palmrest/bezel/touchpad combo for my T43 (15")? I spilled some liquid on my touch pad and the 2 mouse buttons are now dead. I bought a replacement touchpad but realized upon removing the bezel that it won't work b/c i have the fingerprint reader. Am I correct in assuming the entire bezel needs to be replaced? Thanks!

[hart22]

You may do a parts lookup with your machine type/serial number and find the FRU (field replacement number) for your broken components, and order them from Lenovo. Alternatively, you may call Lenovo directly with your machine type/serial and they will get you the right part. If it is covered under warranty you may send the unit in for repairs. But probably you should post in the marketplace on this forum if it's out of warranty; way lower prices here than what Lenovo charges:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewforum.php?f=11

Edit: On reading the your post I realized those repairs might not be covered under warranty unless you have the ThinkPad protection plan. Find your FRU(s) and post a wanted ad in the marketplace as a starting point, and welcome to the forum!

[duuuma]

Thanks a bunch! I'll look up the part and post a WTB on the other forum.

[RoadHazard]

You can try ebay too.

[duuuma]

thanks all for the responses. I found the replacement bezel from thebestpartinc.com, brand new for $39.95! Great price considering the retail price of $145. They're an ebay seller also and feedback looks good, so hopefully this works out.

[richk]

That model is 15" with a fingerprint reader. I hope you got the right one.