Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Repair

The 15.6" Lenovo ThinkPad T530, part of the iconic ThinkPad line, has been a go-to choice since its release in October 1992. It's favored by professionals, students, and anyone seeking reliability and portability. The T530 boasts impressive battery life (6 to 8 hours), robust processing power, and versatile connectivity options like USB ports and Bluetooth. Also, its touchscreen interface adds a layer of convenience. Despite occasional issues, Lenovo actively addresses concerns to maintain its reputation for quality and dependability.

The front view of the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 contains:

• Integrated camera
• Built-in microphone,
• PCI Express Mini Card slot for WAN and LAN cards
• ThinkLight light
• Power button
• TrackPoint
• Fingerprint reader

The right view of the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 contains:

• Security keyhole
• Media card reader slot
• Ethernet connector
• Combo audio jack
• ExpressCard slot

The left view of the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 contains:

• Fan louvers
• Video graphics array (VGA) connector
• USB 2.0 connector
• Wireless radio switch
• Mini DisplayPort connector
• USB 3.0 connectors
• IEEE 1394 connector
• Smart card slot

The bottom view of the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 contains:

• SIM card slot
• Battery
• Docking station connector
• Memory-upgrade slot
• Hard disk drive or solid-state drive

When the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 is closed from the rearview, we can see:

•  Fan louvers
•  USB connector
•  Power Jack

The model number is located:

•  On the back side of the laptop

Processor

• 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM (2.70 GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
• 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM (2.60 GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
• 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
• 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3360M (2.80 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
• 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3320M (2.60 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)

Operating System

• Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
• Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit
• Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Memory

• Up to 16GB DDR3

Storage

• HDD
• 320GB (7200rpm) OPAL FDE
• 320GB/500GB/1TB (5400rpm)
• 320GB/500GB (7200rpm)
• SSD
• 16GB SSD mSATA16 GB mSATA SSD is in addition to other Hard Drives and fits in the WWAN Slot. As a result, it is not available with WWAN.
• 128GB SSD SATA
• Intel 240GB FDE SSD
• 256GB TCG OPAL SSD SATA

Display

• 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) (220 NITS)
• 15.6" HD+ (1600 x 900) (220 NITS)
• 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) (95% Gamut) (270NITS)

Battery

• 6 cell (56.1 Wh)
• 9 cell (93.6 Wh)
• 9 cell slice (93.6 Wh)

Battery life

• Up to 24 hours with a 9-cell and bottom-slice battery

Dimensions(W x D x H)

• 245.1 mm x 372.8 mm x 31.8 - 35.6 mm (9.65" x 14.68" x 1.25" - 1.40”)

Webcam

• Low Light 720p HD Camera with Face Tracking

Weight

• 2.5kgs (5.56lbs)

I/O(input/Output)Ports

• (1) MiniDisplayPort with audio
• (1) VGA
• (1) 3.5mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC
• (2) USB 3.0
• (1) USB 2.0
• (1) Always on USB 2.0
• (1) 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
• (1) Express Card 34mm
• (1) Smart Card ReaderSelect Models

Graphics

• Intel® HD Graphics
• NVIDIA® Optimus™ Graphics Technology

Optical Drive

• DVD ROM Read Only
• Multi-Burner/DVD CD Multi-Rec
• 500GB (7200rpm) HDD with Bay AdapterSpecial Bid
• 1TB (5400rpm) HDD with Bay AdapterSpecial Bid

Keyboard

• Island-style six-row keyboard

Communication

• Ethernet RJ45

Audio

• Dolby® Advanced Audio® 2.0

Wifi

• Intel Centrino Wireless - N2200 (2x2 BGN)
• Intel Centrino Advanced - N6205 (2x2 AGN)
• Intel Centrino Ultimate - N6300 (3x3 AGN)

Wireless WWAN

• Ericsson HSPA + WWAN Minicard (H5321gw)
• Gobi 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPASpecial Bid

Supported Lenovo Tools

• Lenovo Small Business Advantage
• Password Manager 4.0
• Access Connections™
• Power Manager

Pre Loaded Applications

• Norton™ Internet Security 2012
• Microsoft® Office 2010
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Skype™
• Microsoft® Windows Live Essentials 2011
• Intel® Learning Series Software Suite

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Source: Official Lenovo Thinkpad Specs

• Lenovo wiki page: This website is from the community and provides additional information for anyone curious.
• Additional questions: This forum will provide some questions from users who have used the laptop.
• Lenovo ThinkPad full disassembly: This video will go through a detailed breakdown of the t530. This will give a closer and more realistic approach to the laptop's interior..