ThinkPad T430s

Announcement
15 May 2012
Series
T
Launch price
≈ From 1,399 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad T430s as a 14.0-inch business notebook built around Intel Core i5.

Historical context

Ultrabay supported a modular optical/storage workflow rather than a sealed appliance design. Its VGA / Mini DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 3.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i5: i5-3320M
Memory
16GB max / PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000 in processor
Storage
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1366x768, 1600x900; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.5" x 9.05" x 0.83–1.02"; 343mm x 230mm x 21.2–26.0mm
Weight
6-cell: from 3.96 lb (1.79kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two USB 3.0, one powered USB 2.0, ethernet (RJ-45), VGA DB-15, Mini DisplayPort (Mini DP / Thunderbolt combo port on i7 integrated model, switch via BIOS)
Connectivity
PCIe WLAN: Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1 Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, 2x2; Ethernet: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless; PCIe WWAN: Wireless WAN upgradable
Battery
Lithium Ion 6-cell, supports optional Ultrabay Slim battery as 2nd battery, HW authentication
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 configurations listed in the selected PSREF sheet.
Positioning
Portable business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, 84-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight; Ultrabay: One modular bay for interchangeable devices (right side), 9.5mm high, bottom access; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

2 documents
Product referencePDF

T430s manufacturer document reference

Official source · 23.7 MB

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Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
T430s
File size
23.7 MB

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Product referencePDF

T430s manufacturer document reference

Official source · 490 KB

Open PDF
Reference details
Source
Official source
Source model designation
T430s
File size
490 KB

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: T430s (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2012 · ThinkPad T430s
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