Lenovo ThinkPad T430 – Core i7 – 16GB RAM – 250GB SSD – Linux Mint 22.3
Condition is good with minor wear typical of normal use.For sale is a Lenovo ThinkPad T430 in very good overall condition for its age, approximately 8–9 out of 10 cosmetically.
I previously used this laptop as a primary computer, and it served me well. It has recently been set up with Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon and updated as of October 18, 2026. Linux mint was installed using the OEM install option, meaning you will go through the basic setup and choose a username and password on first Lenovo ThinkPad T430 (2342-CTO)
Processor: Intel Core i7-3520M, 2.90 GHz, dual-core / 4 threads
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 250GB PNY CS900 SATA SSD
Display: 14-inch 1600 × 900 resolution
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Operating System: Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon 64-bit
Other features: DVD-RW drive, USB 3.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, VGA, Mini DisplayPort
Windows: Originally a Windows-era ThinkPad; Windows license/activation status has not been verified
Condition
The laptop is in very good cosmetic condition with minor scratches and signs of normal use. Please see the actual photographs.
It boots and runs Linux Mint well The SSD disk health assessment reports good. This particular ssd has very little time on it, it has sat idle and unpowered for most of the past several years. The laptop was previously used regularly and worked well, although every individual port and feature has not been recently tested.Bios is unlocked with no passwords.Linux Mint system updates are current up to 10-18-2026Unlike Windows 10 Linux Mint 22.3 has continued update support until 2029, and respects your privacy.
Battery
One battery is included. The latest Linux battery report showed approximately 35% of its original design capacity remaining (29.6 Wh versus 84.24 Wh). You may note in the pictures battery percentage may show in the 90% or more range, this actually means it was charged to 90% of its current capacity, not its original design capacity. I just want to make that clear, the battery health is about 35% of design capacity.
The batteries actual runtime and remaining lifespan are unknown. Buyers should expect reduced battery life and may wish to replace it.
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Important Notes
This is an older-generation, dual-core laptop. It is suitable for most lighter computing tasks and Linux enthusiasts, but buyers should have realistic performance expectations. Windows is not installed.These are great laptops for tinkerers and those wanting the older Thinkpad quality and the ability to change cpus, and make other modifications. Upgrades can be done to give it an HD screen, you can significantly upgrade the cpu to a 4 core / 8 thread model that will boost performance quite a lot.
Sold used and as-is, without a seller-provided warranty. No returns for buyer's remorse or software compatibility issues, subject to 's Money Back Guarantee and applicable law.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the actual item being sold.Item is believed to be in good working order, condition has been described as well as I can but I cannot guarantee anything about an older laptop. Buy it because you want to tinker and enjoy the older style quality that these Thinkpad T430 offer.
