LCD (Type A and B) FPC Asm (TP 240

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LCD (Type A and B) FPC Asm (TP 240 - 2609)

The are two models of LCD panel used with the ThinkPad 240:
LCD Type A and LCD Type B.

Check the last five letters of the unit's serial number you are servicing to determine the model.

LCD Type A - see > LCD Parts Catalog
All ThinkPad 240 computers which have the last five alphanumeric characters: "00001" to "YZZZZ" are fitted with Type A panels.
Note: The number range is from 00001 to 99999, and the letter range is from AAAAA to YZZZZ.
LCD Type B - see > LCD Parts Catalog
All ThinkPad 240 computers which have the last five letters: "ZAAAA" to "ZZZZZ" are fitted with Type B panels.
The servicer need only check the fifth letter from the end.
If the fifth letter from the end is "0 - Y" (inclusive), then the LCD panel is Type A.
If the fifth letter from the end is "Z", then the LCD panel is Type B.

1180 LCD - Type A - FPC Asm

Note: When replacing the flex cable in the following procedure, the labelled face of the cable must face away from the LCD panel.

Remove the tape from the FPC cable.
Disconnect the FPC connector from the LCD panel.
Disconnect the flex cable from the LCD panel.

LCD - Type B - FPC Asm

Note: When replacing the flex cable in the following procedure, the labelled face of the cable must face away from the LCD panel.

Remove the tape from the FPC cable.
Open the fasteners on the FPC cable holder
Disconnect the FPC connector from the LCD panel.

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