The ThinkPad T430 is the last ThinkPad with a socketed CPU — and the Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Motherboard (3rd Gen) on the Intel QM77 chipset is what makes that upgrade story possible. A dead T430 board can still be fixed at a sensible cost, and this platform supports 3rd Gen Intel Core processors (i5-3xxx or i7-3xxx) in the rPGA988B socket — meaning you can swap in a faster CPU if you want extra headroom.
N.N Laptops at Hafeez Center, Gulberg III, Lahore bench-tests every pulled T430 board before listing. The Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Motherboard price in Pakistan 2026 is Rs. 22,799. That price makes it one of the most affordable ThinkPad boards in stock — attractive for IT labs, small businesses, and repair shops in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad that still run T430 fleets. WhatsApp Sayam on 0314 4000131 to check live stock and get a boot video of the exact unit.
Test Points Covered
- POST + BIOS entry — DDR3 SO-DIMM slots initialise, CPU detected at correct frequency
- QM77 PCH functionality — SATA, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, mini-PCIe all confirmed
- mSATA slot and 2.5" SATA — test drive confirmed in both
- VGA and mini-DisplayPort — video signal confirmed on both outputs
- Physical inspection — corrosion traces, BGA joints, rPGA socket pin condition
Every board ships with a 15-day check warranty. Install the board, test it in your T430, and if anything isn't right, WhatsApp 0314 4000131 — Sayam handles warranty resolutions directly, no runaround.
CPU Socket & RAM Details
This board fits the ThinkPad T430 (Type 2342 / 2344 / 2349). The rPGA988B socket accepts Intel 3rd Gen Core mobile CPUs — the board ships without CPU, so you'll need your own or ask Sayam about available CPUs in stock. RAM is DDR3 SO-DIMM (up to 16GB, sold separately). Storage options include a 2.5" SATA bay and an mSATA slot.
Walk-in customers are welcome at Shop 66A, 3rd Floor, Hafeez Center, Gulberg III, Lahore between 10 AM and 10 PM. Lahore orders ship same-day for free. Customers in Islamabad, Multan, Peshawar, and Sialkot receive via TCS or Leopards. Browse the full catalogue at nnlaptops.com.
