ThinkPad T430

This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad T430.

Machine Type

• 2344
• 2350

Standard Features

• One of the following processors:
  • 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2328M (2.20 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2370M (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-2520M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M (3.10 GHz, 3MB L3)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3230M (3.20 GHz, 3MB L3)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3320M (3.30 GHz, 3MB L3)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3360M (3.50 GHz, 3MB L3)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3520M (3.50 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
• One of the following graphics adapters:
  • Intel® HD Graphics 4000
  • NVIDIA® NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus™ Technology
• One of the following TFT displays:
  • 14.0' HD (1366 x 768) (200 NITS)
  • 14.0' HD+ (1600 x 900) (250 NITS)
• Up to 16GB DDR3 2133 MHz (2 DIMM Slots)
  • Some configurations may encounter errors with 2133 MHz modules. No compatibility issues with 1866 MHz modules.
• One of the following storage options:
  • 500GB (5400rpm)
  • 320GB/500GB (7200rpm)
  • 128GB Solid State Drive, SATA3
  • 180GB Solid State Drive, SATA3
• One of the following WLAN adapters:
  • ThinkPad BGN (RealTek - Stockton) 1x1 BGN
  • Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (Condor Peak) 1x2 BGN
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6250 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN
  • Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (Puma Peak) 3x3 AGN
• One of the following LAN adapters:
  • Intel® 82577LM Gigabit (Hanksville) Digital Office
  • Intel® 82577LC Gigabit (Hanksville) Fundamental
  • Intel® 82579LM Gigabit (Lewisville)
• One of the following WWAN adapters:
  • Gobi™ 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard
  • Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (H5321gw) Not available in the US
• Serial Ultrabay Enhanced with one of the following:
• Battery
  • ThinkPad Battery 70+ (6 Cell Lithium-Ion, 57 Watts/Hr)
  • ThinkPad Battery 70++ (9 Cell Lithium-Ion, 94 Watts/Hr)
  • ThinkPad Battery 27++ Slice (9 Cell Lithium-Ion, 11.1 V, 8.4 Amp/Hr)
• Internal PCIe slots: 1 Full (51mm) and 1 Half (27mm)
  • Half slot supports mSATA SSD or WWAN
• USB x 4: 2 USB 3.0, 1 Always on USB 2.0
• Size: 13.8' x 9.13' x 1.18
• Weight: 4.77 lbs (2.16 kg)