IBM ThinkPad R40 2681 User Manual

and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The
algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide
unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in
the world have the same number.
When you replace the system board, you must set the
UUID on the new system board as follows:
1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette
version 1.69, and restart the computer.
2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID.
A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID
already exists, it is not overwritten.
FRU replacement notices
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IBM ThinkPad R40 2681 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	ThinkPad R40 2681
Category	Laptop
Language	English