Bottom View - Lenovo ThinkPad T430 User Manual

4 Mini DisplayPort connector
Use the Mini DisplayPort connector to connect your computer to a compatible projector, external monitor, or
high-definition television.
5 USB 3.0 connectors
The USB 3.0 connectors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a
USB printer or a digital camera.
Note: The USB 3.0 function only works in the Windows 7 operating system. If you are using other Windows
operating system rather than Windows 7, the connector works as a USB 2.0 connector.

Bottom view

Figure 4. ThinkPad T430 and T430i bottom view
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SIM card slot
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Port replicator or docking station connector
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Memory-upgrade slot
1 SIM card slot
If your computer has a wireless WAN feature, it might require a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card
to establish wireless WAN connections. Depending on the country of delivery, the SIM card might be
already installed in the SIM card slot.
2 Battery
Use your computer with the battery power whenever ac power is unavailable.
3 Port replicator or docking station connector
Depending on models, your computer might support one of the following port replicators or docking stations:
• ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3
• ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3
• ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3
• ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus for Mobile Workstations Series 3 (170 W)
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User Guide
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Battery
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Hard disk drive or solid state drive
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PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN card or
mSATA solid state drive