The Picture will show you where the EEPROM is located at, but here goes some of the Manufacturer’s Specs and Manual for this model. If you have the BIN file for this model or addition pictures? Please let me know and I will post it here.

R40e MotherBoard with the EEPROM, Click on the Picture for a full view

Manufacturer's Manual Click Here!

Features and specifications:

Processor Intel Mobile Pentium M at 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, and 1.5GHz
Intel Mobile Pentium 4 at 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 or 2.4GHz

Memory 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB and supports up to 2GB maximum memory for Pentium M models (1GB for Pentium 4 and Celeron models)

Hard drive 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, or 60GB sizes

Display 14.1" TFT display

Graphics 16MB RADEON or 32MB RADEON ATI Mobility chipset

CD and DVD drive Ultrabay CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drives

Networking Integrated 802.11b or 802.11ab wireless (select models)

Security Security chip

Battery Lithium Ion 8 cell configuration

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000

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Detailed specifications All specifications for the ThinkPad R40 system Note: Specifications are dependent on the machine type and model  View original components included with a system  View in-depth technical information about the system you are currently using

Warranty
Parts exchange, depot repair, or on-site service depending on machine type
1 year or 3 years for the system
1 year for the battery

Lenovo on-site repair (IOR) also available
 View warranty status for a machine
 Warranty information and service upgrades

For additional warranty information, refer to the statement of limited warranty.

System locations, ports, and features
 Views
 Status indicators
 Function (Fn) key combinations

Additional product information
 Software and device drivers - Relevant downloads and drivers for your system
 Troubleshooting - Step-by-step instructions for solving common computer issues
 Hardware removal and installation - Instructions for removing or installing options and service parts

Manuals
 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Information regarding hardware installation and removal, diagnostics, hardware interfaces, and replacement (FRU) part numbers

Accessories
 Memory 
 Hard drive, CD drive, floppy disk drive

Service parts
 System
 Display
 Keyboard
 Recovery CD