[ltp] Thinkpad Model Numbers

[Michelle Klein-Hass]

On Saturday 04 September 2004 06:35 am, J Paul Richardson wrote:
> I have an TP A31 model 2652-XXJ.  This one was factory refurbed by IBM.
> Unlike all of the other IBMs I've seen, the model number on mine is a
> little sticker that looks like it was placed over the original model
> number on the standard large IBM info label.  I tried lifting it up to
> see if this was in fact the case but the paper started tearing and I
> figured I'd leave it be.
>
> So my questions are:
> - does anyone know what IBM's number scheme is; ie - do the numbers
> decode into anything in particular?
> - does IBM renumber factory refurb units for tracking purposes, etc?

They do renumber refurbished units. My trusty 600e came to me with the last 
three digits as IB1, and I have pretty much figured out it was originally a 
4B1 unit. They do not change the first four digits. 

As far as significance...you'll have to ask one of the IBMers on the list 
because I haven't got a clue.
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