Replacing motherboard - T430

Hey all,

I know how to open a computer and replaced some rams before but ive never get as deep as the motherboard. now my T430 motherboard + keyboard is broken (according to my friend who work in his own small workplace which fixes computer for living - broken because of moisture) However I regret i didnt ask him to fix it at that time and now Im in another country. I want to buy a new motherboard, not very worried on cant put everything back because i do a lot of stuff from scratch, however I see no guides on opening a T430 and I am not sure which motherboard shall I get?

Thanks a lot.

 

Hi,
This is the closest I came across, it's for T420 but guess it's almost similar and may be with a small difference to T430.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRJfg3XcZ-Q

 

Use this Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the T430 as a guide. Be sure you keep track of the screws when taking the T430 apart. I draw a diagram of the ThinkPad on sheets of blank copy paper and affix the screws with tape to the diagram. This way I do not lose any screws or get them mixed up. Good luck


Source (for HMM link): Laptops and netbooks :: ThinkPad T Series laptops :: ThinkPad T430 - Lenovo Support (US)

 

I forgot to press send last night....

So, take a look near the memory slots or under sodimms. There should be a sticker with FRUxxxxx text. That is your motherboard part number, you can use it to search for replacement part.

 

Nope.

You can't put a T420 planar in a T430. Way too many things have changed between the two. Even if it fits physically you'd have to install the T420 keyboard as well, since a T420 BIOS will err with a T430 keyboard...

 

I think this video was provided mainly for assistance in the disassembly process, rather than to allow a swap, although I could be wrong.


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Yes, you got it