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    T61 : Aftermarket Fingerprint reader

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by .nox, May 30, 2008.

  1. .nox

    .nox Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to get the fingerprint reader if it was not included stock ?
     
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    After market finger print readers do exist, but it won't be integrated like the Lenovo one. It will likely be a usb device like the Microsoft one.

    You might be able to find a Lenovo one for sale on ebay, but it probably will be expensive as it would be the entire hand rest area and probably touch pad.
     
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    Bump. Any more input on this ?
     
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    Not true, Ive installed palm rest with fingerprint reader on both t60 and t61 non fingerprint models. I had Lenovo send out palm rest replacements on orders that where wrong for a couple of clients. Fingerprint reader is usb based and attaches to the touchpad. I am about to do a third, so go for it.
     
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    Great ! I've had another positive reply on another thinkpad forum. Good stuff
     
    .nox, Jun 4, 2008
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