#t430 — Public Fediverse posts
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My last #thinkpad #t430 mod:
I installed a Toshiba heatsink+fan from the T430 model with dedicated GPU (dGPU). The heatsink features an extra dissipation pipe for the GPU.But my T430 has an integrated GPU (iGPU), not dGPU. And its original heatsink had a single dissipation pipe, for the CPU only.
Even on iGPU models, the extra pipe helps in dissipating heat. I then wrapped copper tape between both pipes for more heat dissipation. Also i put some lubrication oil for sewing machine for smooth spins.
Getting 45°~55°C when idle, and 60°~70°C when playing. Previously, on the single pipe heatsink, i used to get 50°~60° and 85°~95° ranges, respectively.
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My last #thinkpad #t430 mod:
I installed a Toshiba heatsink+fan from the T430 model with dedicated GPU (dGPU). The heatsink features an extra dissipation pipe for the GPU.But my T430 has an integrated GPU (iGPU), not dGPU. And its original heatsink had a single dissipation pipe, for the CPU only.
Even on iGPU models, the extra pipe helps in dissipating heat. I then wrapped copper tape between both pipes for more heat dissipation. Also i put some lubrication oil for sewing machine for smooth spins.
Getting 45°~55°C when idle, and 60°~70°C when playing. Previously, on the single pipe heatsink, i used to get 50°~60° and 85°~95° ranges, respectively.
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Well, it works. But not for me.
What i had in mind when i thought i could get used to a hidpi display while using #windowmaker #dockapps and a bitmap font?
It turned out to be easier to get back to a lower resolution display than to unrice my desktop and get used to a new one.So i reinstalled the original 1600x900 display; and am selling the new one.
If anyone wants to buy a 2560x1440 matte display with the eDP to LVDS converter for #thinkpad #T430 (also works on T420, T430s and T420s), i am selling this one WITH* the adapted top lid cover (i had to sand down some nubs for the display to fit), so you do not need to diassemble it all and adapt; AND with the webcam and LED boards (because they are screwed into the lid).
I'm selling the lid with all stickers i had in it: only one. A single faux-leather dog-nose-like vinyl adhesive covering it entirelly (for a bonus business laptop look).
*if you do not have a T430 or do not want the lid or do not want to pay more for the lid and webcam/led boards, i can sell only the display and the converter.
Preferably to brazil or mercusur for easy (for me) shipping.
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Well, it works. But not for me.
What i had in mind when i thought i could get used to a hidpi display while using #windowmaker #dockapps and a bitmap font?
It turned out to be easier to get back to a lower resolution display than to unrice my desktop and get used to a new one.So i reinstalled the original 1600x900 display; and am selling the new one.
If anyone wants to buy a 2560x1440 matte display with the eDP to LVDS converter for #thinkpad #T430 (also works on T420, T430s and T420s), i am selling this one WITH* the adapted top lid cover (i had to sand down some nubs for the display to fit), so you do not need to diassemble it all and adapt; AND with the webcam and LED boards (because they are screwed into the lid).
I'm selling the lid with all stickers i had in it: only one. A single faux-leather dog-nose-like vinyl adhesive covering it entirelly (for a bonus business laptop look).
*if you do not have a T430 or do not want the lid or do not want to pay more for the lid and webcam/led boards, i can sell only the display and the converter.
Preferably to brazil or mercusur for easy (for me) shipping.
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Well, it works. But not for me.
What i had in mind when i thought i could get used to a hidpi display while using #windowmaker #dockapps and a bitmap font?
It turned out to be easier to get back to a lower resolution display than to unrice my desktop and get used to a new one.So i reinstalled the original 1600x900 display; and am selling the new one.
If anyone wants to buy a 2560x1440 matte display with the eDP to LVDS converter for #thinkpad #T430 (also works on T420, T430s and T420s), i am selling this one WITH* the adapted top lid cover (i had to sand down some nubs for the display to fit), so you do not need to diassemble it all and adapt; AND with the webcam and LED boards (because they are screwed into the lid).
I'm selling the lid with all stickers i had in it: only one. A single faux-leather dog-nose-like vinyl adhesive covering it entirelly (for a bonus business laptop look).
*if you do not have a T430 or do not want the lid or do not want to pay more for the lid and webcam/led boards, i can sell only the display and the converter.
Preferably to brazil or mercusur for easy (for me) shipping.
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Well, it works. But not for me.
What i had in mind when i thought i could get used to a hidpi display while using #windowmaker #dockapps and a bitmap font?
It turned out to be easier to get back to a lower resolution display than to unrice my desktop and get used to a new one.So i reinstalled the original 1600x900 display; and am selling the new one.
If anyone wants to buy a 2560x1440 matte display with the eDP to LVDS converter for #thinkpad #T430 (also works on T420, T430s and T420s), i am selling this one WITH* the adapted top lid cover (i had to sand down some nubs for the display to fit), so you do not need to diassemble it all and adapt; AND with the webcam and LED boards (because they are screwed into the lid).
I'm selling the lid with all stickers i had in it: only one. A single faux-leather dog-nose-like vinyl adhesive covering it entirelly (for a bonus business laptop look).
*if you do not have a T430 or do not want the lid or do not want to pay more for the lid and webcam/led boards, i can sell only the display and the converter.
Preferably to brazil or mercusur for easy (for me) shipping.
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Well, it works. But not for me.
What i had in mind when i thought i could get used to a hidpi display while using #windowmaker #dockapps and a bitmap font?
It turned out to be easier to get back to a lower resolution display than to unrice my desktop and get used to a new one.So i reinstalled the original 1600x900 display; and am selling the new one.
If anyone wants to buy a 2560x1440 matte display with the eDP to LVDS converter for #thinkpad #T430 (also works on T420, T430s and T420s), i am selling this one WITH* the adapted top lid cover (i had to sand down some nubs for the display to fit), so you do not need to diassemble it all and adapt; AND with the webcam and LED boards (because they are screwed into the lid).
I'm selling the lid with all stickers i had in it: only one. A single faux-leather dog-nose-like vinyl adhesive covering it entirelly (for a bonus business laptop look).
*if you do not have a T430 or do not want the lid or do not want to pay more for the lid and webcam/led boards, i can sell only the display and the converter.
Preferably to brazil or mercusur for easy (for me) shipping.
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I think #linux was already heading in that direction, but I guess #ai will speed it up. From my perspective #linux is owned by large corporations and regular users are a very low priority.
There is always #NetBSD :) I am on 11.0 RC5 on a #T430 and it is working great, granted you have to pay attention to the hardware you use/find/buy. Plus #NetBSD seems to be dedicated to keeping old hardware out of landfills.
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I think #linux was already heading in that direction, but I guess #ai will speed it up. From my perspective #linux is owned by large corporations and regular users are a very low priority.
There is always #NetBSD :) I am on 11.0 RC5 on a #T430 and it is working great, granted you have to pay attention to the hardware you use/find/buy. Plus #NetBSD seems to be dedicated to keeping old hardware out of landfills.
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Ein freundlicher Mensch schenkt mir aus Firmenbeständen ein #ThinkPad #T570. Noch 'ne SSD dazu und eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit als Dankeschön, dann bin ich wieder für 5+ Jahre hardwaretechnisch abgesichert.
Nicht, das es in diesem Haushalt an Notebooks mangeln würde. Vielleicht muss ich irgendwann mal lernen, loszulassen. Beginnen könnte ich eventuell vielleicht möglicherweise mit dem #T430, aber der hat so viele coole Sticker und so viele Erinnerungen. Und er tut noch 1A, selbst mit #Fedora 44...
Hach!
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Ein freundlicher Mensch schenkt mir aus Firmenbeständen ein #T570. Noch 'ne SSD dazu und eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit als Dankeschön, dann bin ich wieder für 5+ Jahre hardwaretechnisch abgesichert.
Nicht, das es in diesem Haushalt an Notebooks mangeln würde. Vielleicht muss ich irgendwann mal lernen, loszulassen. Beginnen könnte ich eventuell vielleicht möglicherweise mit dem #T430, aber der hat so viele coole Sticker und so viele Erinnerungen. Und er tut noch 1A, selbst mit #Fedora 44...
Hach!
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I replaced my #thinkpad #t430 's 14 inches 1600x900 (FHD) screen with a 2560x1440 (WQHD) screen with higher DPI.
Obviously, i'd need to change fonts, icons, wallpaper, some progrms, and everything that looks odd on hidpi.
Look how tiny the WindowMaker dockapps look now. They are tinier than my pinky fingernail (although my huge gorilla hands are not a good size standard). These photos have been taken before i configure fonts, etc. Even XTerm got so tiny and unreadable...
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I replaced my #thinkpad #t430 's 14 inches 1600x900 (FHD) screen with a 2560x1440 (WQHD) screen with higher DPI.
Obviously, i'd need to change fonts, icons, wallpaper, some progrms, and everything that looks odd on hidpi.
Look how tiny the WindowMaker dockapps look now. They are tinier than my pinky fingernail (although my huge gorilla hands are not a good size standard). These photos have been taken before i configure fonts, etc. Even XTerm got so tiny and unreadable...
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Packed up my T430, moved it to new house, installed.
The iDRAC now cannot display power data. It can display the air & CPU temps (21 & 49 C).
No config changes, no updates (no license), but mysteriously no data.
Could I have shaken loose an actual physical connection in the truck?
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Packed up my T430, moved it to new house, installed.
The iDRAC now cannot display power data. It can display the air & CPU temps (21 & 49 C).
No config changes, no updates (no license), but mysteriously no data.
Could I have shaken loose an actual physical connection in the truck?
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Packed up my T430, moved it to new house, installed.
The iDRAC now cannot display power data. It can display the air & CPU temps (21 & 49 C).
No config changes, no updates (no license), but mysteriously no data.
Could I have shaken loose an actual physical connection in the truck?
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Packed up my T430, moved it to new house, installed.
The iDRAC now cannot display power data. It can display the air & CPU temps (21 & 49 C).
No config changes, no updates (no license), but mysteriously no data.
Could I have shaken loose an actual physical connection in the truck?
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Packed up my T430, moved it to new house, installed.
The iDRAC now cannot display power data. It can display the air & CPU temps (21 & 49 C).
No config changes, no updates (no license), but mysteriously no data.
Could I have shaken loose an actual physical connection in the truck?
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So I thought about buying a Thinkpad T430 with minimum RAM and hard drive and swap them with components from my old machine. I really like T430.
One thing I am worried is the plastic degradation (it came out in 2012, after all). I had been trying to be careful with my T430 and keep it away from sun when possible, but if I buy a new one (to me, still originally from 2012), I don't know how well it was preserved.
I really like T430, but the way how you (dis)assemble it means hoping the plastic thingies (hinges, I guess) don't break as you have to use some force.
What are other people's experiences? Does it break easily nowadays? Do you find they are in bad condition when bought online?
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So I thought about buying a Thinkpad T430 with minimum RAM and hard drive and swap them with components from my old machine. I really like T430.
One thing I am worried is the plastic degradation (it came out in 2012, after all). I had been trying to be careful with my T430 and keep it away from sun when possible, but if I buy a new one (to me, still originally from 2012), I don't know how well it was preserved.
I really like T430, but the way how you (dis)assemble it means hoping the plastic thingies (hinges, I guess) don't break as you have to use some force.
What are other people's experiences? Does it break easily nowadays? Do you find they are in bad condition when bought online?
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I have replaced the noisy Toshiba fan+heatsink from my #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 with the quieter Delta #fan and #heatsink from the dead Thinkpad T430 that serves as organ donor for the one I use.
The fan noise was getting me crazy. It was unbearably loud. See this video for comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsp5YouMfcs(tagging #thinkpadt430 for completeness)
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I have replaced the noisy Toshiba fan+heatsink from my #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 with the quieter Delta #fan and #heatsink from the dead Thinkpad T430 that serves as organ donor for the one I use.
The fan noise was getting me crazy. It was unbearably loud. See this video for comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsp5YouMfcs(tagging #thinkpadt430 for completeness)
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I have replaced the noisy Toshiba fan+heatsink from my #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 with the quieter Delta #fan and #heatsink from the dead Thinkpad T430 that serves as organ donor for the one I use.
The fan noise was getting me crazy. It was unbearably loud. See this video for comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsp5YouMfcs(tagging #thinkpadt430 for completeness)
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I have replaced the noisy Toshiba fan+heatsink from my #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 with the quieter Delta #fan and #heatsink from the dead Thinkpad T430 that serves as organ donor for the one I use.
The fan noise was getting me crazy. It was unbearably loud. See this video for comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsp5YouMfcs(tagging #thinkpadt430 for completeness)
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I have replaced the noisy Toshiba fan+heatsink from my #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 with the quieter Delta #fan and #heatsink from the dead Thinkpad T430 that serves as organ donor for the one I use.
The fan noise was getting me crazy. It was unbearably loud. See this video for comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsp5YouMfcs(tagging #thinkpadt430 for completeness)
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Checking #VW #GolfGTI with #VCDS to measure #camshaft adaptation phase position on intake and exhaust (this can warn you if the timing chain is stretching).
Position (with a warmed engine on slower idle) is <5,0 degrees so all is OK here (the chain should be good to about 93205 miles / 150 000 km, particularly with more frequent oil changes)
The mechanics stool / creeper from #LIDL is worth getting if you see it in the middle shelf (I use it so I can put the #Thinkpad #T430 on the drivers seat to reach the #OBD2 connector and sit on the stool with the drivers door open to monitor whatever is on the screen (ofc this only works for tasks where the car is stationary, but if you want to do on the move diagnostics/datalogging you need 2 people anyway for safety)
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Checking #VW #GolfGTI with #VCDS to measure #camshaft adaptation phase position on intake and exhaust (this can warn you if the timing chain is stretching).
Position (with a warmed engine on slower idle) is <5,0 degrees so all is OK here (the chain should be good to about 93205 miles / 150 000 km, particularly with more frequent oil changes)
The mechanics stool / creeper from #LIDL is worth getting if you see it in the middle shelf (I use it so I can put the #Thinkpad #T430 on the drivers seat to reach the #OBD2 connector and sit on the stool with the drivers door open to monitor whatever is on the screen (ofc this only works for tasks where the car is stationary, but if you want to do on the move diagnostics/datalogging you need 2 people anyway for safety)
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I brought the #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 (that I used before I got the P50 on the right hand side of the photo with the #Filofax and pen case on top) back to the office reformatted it and installed Win11 with Rufus and created a more "minimal" user profile (with fewer directories downloaded from Onedrive and Dropbox) for myself to use with #VCDS (the P50 is bulky when working on the car with limited room inside, it does not sit well on the front seat and is awkward to use, and VCDS doesn't need a particularly large screen.
I will add another user profile so the T430 can also be used as a standby machine in my office (such as when new staff do online training courses)
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I brought the #Lenovo #Thinkpad #T430 (that I used before I got the P50 on the right hand side of the photo with the #Filofax and pen case on top) back to the office reformatted it and installed Win11 with Rufus and created a more "minimal" user profile (with fewer directories downloaded from Onedrive and Dropbox) for myself to use with #VCDS (the P50 is bulky when working on the car with limited room inside, it does not sit well on the front seat and is awkward to use, and VCDS doesn't need a particularly large screen.
I will add another user profile so the T430 can also be used as a standby machine in my office (such as when new staff do online training courses)
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Replaced a keyboard in this #T430 (now my backup laptop) - with a working one extracted from the remains of another T430 with a defective mobo I keep for spares..
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Replaced a keyboard in this #T430 (now my backup laptop) - with a working one extracted from the remains of another T430 with a defective mobo I keep for spares..
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Este #ViernesDeEscritorio me puse juguetón porque coincidieron los fondos de pantalla de dos de mis dispositivos que suelen estar conectados: el de mi #ThinkPad #T430 y el de mi #Umidigi #Bison.
En la laptop, #KDENeon, en el celular #Android10 -
Pecka! Podarilo sa mi na jednom e-shope zohnať posledný kus káblu Mini DisplayPort na DisplayPort vo výpredaji za 50 korún. Bežne stojí tak tri až štyri krát toľko. Hneď som ho vyskúšal a konečne vytiahnem z môjho #ThinkPad #T430 plné rozlíšenie môjho QHD monitoru (2560x1440). Predtým som mal FullHD monitor, a na ten mi stačil predchádzajúci adaptér z Mini DisplayPort na HDMI. Lenže ten na nový QHD monitor už ponúkal príliš malý bandwidth a dovolil mi zobraziť len FullHD rozlíšenie.
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La historia de terror, es porque la querida #ThinkPad #T430, que llevaba 4 años usando como servidor casero, recibió una descarga por tormenta y se le jodió la tarjeta madre. La tenía conectada a un regulador, pero no fue suficiente.
Ahí tenía conectadas 4 unidades de almacenamiento, dos externas y dos internas, entre las cuales se distribuyen mis respaldos y repositorios de información. -
¡Por fin! Tenía que ser en #DíaDelNiño... Luego de un año posponiendo la subida de versión del SO en mi servidor casero (una #ThinkPad #T430), hoy se concretó... Fue menos traumático de lo que temía, esta vez me decidí por #Xubuntu :xubuntu: 22.04 LTS. La captura la tomé desde mi laptop #T450, mediante VNC con túnel SSH
#EscritorioGNULinux
El proceso se alivianó mucho con #BackInTime y #Syncthing -
¡Por fin! Tenía que ser en #DíaDelNiño... Luego de un año posponiendo la subida de versión del SO en mi servidor casero (una #ThinkPad #T430), hoy se concretó... Fue menos traumático de lo que temía, esta vez me decidí por #Xubuntu :xubuntu: 22.04 LTS. La captura la tomé desde mi laptop #T450, mediante VNC con túnel SSH
#EscritorioGNULinux
El proceso se alivianó mucho con #BackInTime y #Syncthing -
TIL how simple it is to setup #ThinkPad #UEFI #dualboot (providing one OS is #Windows)
- Install Windows, leaving space free
- Install #osOfChoice (#NetBSD in my case) into free space
- Copy preferred bootx64.efi into /EFI/Boot
- Set ThinkPad BIOS to boot from the drive, *not* "Windows Boot Manager"Default boot is now osOfChoice
To boot Windows, press F12 and just select "Windows Boot Manager"
Had been using #refind (which is still great for more complex cases)
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@libreleah Hi Leah, the #T430 got back fine. It is now super cool and quiet, the big ssd is in and #debian #linux works smoothly. The intel wifi card with ac is great and all-in-all the old bird has really got a new lease of life. Thank you! best regards, Mark
#libreboot #minifree -
@libreleah Hi Leah, the #T430 got back fine. It is now super cool and quiet, the big ssd is in and #debian #linux works smoothly. The intel wifi card with ac is great and all-in-all the old bird has really got a new lease of life. Thank you! best regards, Mark
#libreboot #minifree -
My current laptop is a Lenovo #t430, running #Devuan / #fluxbox. Latest laptop in a string of #ThinkPad: #t420s, #x300, #t61p.
For me, the X300/X301 was the pinnacle in terms of size, screen ratio, resolution, weight, durability. The low voltage processor just couldn't keep up with the modern world. Post #IBM, seems every Thinkpad is another run on a downward pointing ladder.
Not sure what I will do when this one dies. Man I wish the #Retro / 25th ann. didn't suck.
