Key facts
- Brand
- Lenovo
- Model
- T43
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-05-08
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Lenovo ThinkPad T430 User Manual
This manual provides a quick‑start guide and detailed description of the ThinkPad T430’s hardware components, power options, display, keyboard, and external interfaces. It includes safety warnings, step‑by‑step instructions for first‑time power‑on, and guidance on using the battery and AC adapter.
Later sections explain how to install drivers from the supplied CD, use function keys, and perform basic maintenance such as resetting the system when the power button fails. This manual is written in Chinese.
Lenovo ThinkPad T43 specifications
| Processor | Intel® Pentium® M processor 730 (1.6 GHz), 2‑MB L2 cache |
|---|---|
| Bus Architecture | 533‑MHz PSB |
| Graphic Memory Chip | 32‑MB DDR SDRAM (ATI M22-32) |
| Display | 14.1‑inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768) TFT LCD |
| Standard Memory | 256‑MB DDR2‑533 SDRAM SO‑DIMM (PC2‑4200) × 1 |
Source: Lenovo ThinkPad T43/T43p Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual
All Lenovo ThinkPad T43 documents by type
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What safety information should be reviewed before servicing a ThinkPad T43/T43p?
Review the safety notices in the multilingual translations section (page 8), the safety information section (page 20), and the laser compliance statement (page 26) before any service work.
From: Lenovo ThinkPad T43/T43p Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual
How should FRUs be replaced according to the manual?
Test each FRU individually and replace only the one that changes the symptoms; if a replacement does not fix the problem, reinstall the original FRU before proceeding.
From: Lenovo ThinkPad T43/T43p Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual
How should I power on the ThinkPad T430 for the first time?
Connect the supplied AC adapter and use the external power source for the initial power‑on.
How do I install drivers from the CD?
Insert the driver CD into the optical drive, then follow the on‑screen prompts to install each driver.
