Up for sale is a very clean IBM Thinkpad T43 Laptop Computer. This classic IBM Thinkpad features a nice set of upgrades including Clean WIN 7 install (complete with all updates and activation), 2.13 Ghz Pentium M CPU, 2-GB DDR2 RAM, PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 Graphics, 15 in SXGA IPS LCD Display, refurbished CPU FAN ,.and a new 6 cell Li-ION battery. The laptop also features a compliment of standard features including IBM qualified Fujitsu 60 GB HDD , Integrated Intel PRO 802.11-,b,g WI-FI, 56K Modem, 10/100/100 LAN, dual USB 2.0 ports ,SoundMax Digital Audio and Titanium Composite Casing. (please see below for full specs). Laptop offers high end performance in WIN7 (also works well for Vista and XP). Laptop is in perfect working order and in very clean condition .New Lenovo laptop bag included with BIN purchase. Thanks for looking and Good Luck!Detailed Specs:.CPU:Intel Pentium M 2.13-Ghz, 2nd generation processor features 2MB L2 cache, 64K L1 cache and 533-Mhz FSB
CPU FAN:Refurfished assembly is clean with minimal noise. Has been seated using top quality MX-4 Thermal paste. Proper cooling has been verified under full CPU, GPU utilization.
BIOS:Has been upgraded to most current standard Version 1.29,(8-21-2006) .
Memory:2-GB DDR2 pc4200.(dual channel mode,1-GB module in each socket)
Hard Drive: Original Fujitsu MHV2060AH. Drive has qualified IBM firmware that facilitates error free boot.. .. This is a high performance PATA drive with 8MB buffer, EIDE 100MB/s interface and 5400 rpm rotational speed. Drive was DBAN erased and verified with seatools (100-% tested) prior to os install..
OS Software installed: WIN 7 PRO 32 bit SP1. This is a clean install and is activated and updated (includes all IBM drivers and all Microsoft updates through July 2026).
WEB Browser: Firefox ESR has been installed. This browser is currently receiving security related updates through August 2026.Optical Drive: IBM DVD Multi Player Drive with UDMA 33 interface installed in ultra-bay. Model: Panasonic #UJDA775 Features 2MB buffer CD-RW Rating: 24x24x24 DVD Read Rating:8x
Video:PCI Express ATI Radeon x300 with 64-MB dedicated Video RAM. This is a high performance Direct X 9 compatible Video Card. WIN 7 Benchmarks are 192/fps for 16 bit color and 147/fps for 32 bit color. .
Display:15-inch SXGA IPS w/max resolution 1400x1050,clean and bright with excellent white balance. No dead pixels, white spots or scratches. Back light distribution is excellent with brightness about 90% compared to new. with near zero light gray shadowing. Screen has 4 faint grey spots only visible against pure white background. Hinges are tight, latches are perfect.
KB/Mouse: Very clean, perfect working order. KB is like new, touch pad is clean with minimal wear..KB includes built in 3-button track point mouse which is integrated with the built in 2 button touch-pad mouse to form the ThinkPad UltraNav pointing device(this is how Windows installs the combo mouse device). New Trackpoint cap has been installed.
Wi-Fi: Integrated Intel PRO 2200BG Wireless 802.11 B/G. Factory antenna is installed behind LCD. System is in excellent working order with no issues.
Sound:SoundMax Digital Audio
Ethernet: Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit(10/100/1000). Features built in RJ45 connector.
Modem: Integrated Conexant ICH AC'97 Modem with built in RJ11 connector..
.Battery: New 6 cell Li-ION installed April 2026. Has cycle count of 3 wifh Mfg date 2-25-26. Lenovo Power Manager reports battery holds 91% of rated capacity,. Battery will run laptop for 1.5- to 3- hours depending on utilization. Full recharge time is 2.5 hours..
AC Adapter:Genuine IBM 72W adapter included.(like new unit , no issues)
Ports(all test good):2-USB(2.0), Parallel, IR, PCMCIA, S-Video, VGA, Docking, Audio Ports include:microphone and headphone. As noted RJ11 and RJ45 jacks are provided for the integrated modem and LAN.
Biometric Device:TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor. Unit was tested using IBM Windows XP software.Driver install under Windows 7 was completed successfully; however, IBM / Lenovo have not providedWindows 7 software support for this device.Bonus item( included with BIN purchase):New Lenovo branded travel sleeve. Very nice carrying case, fitsthe 15-in T43 perfectly. Case features ample protective padding with inside and outside storage pockets. Case outer is a denium blackish green, the interior is polyester dark turquoise (please see last photo). Material: Titanium Composite(very strong light weight material, highly crack resistant)
Physical Condition. Excellent shape ,no cracks or chips anywhere. Some very light blemishes. .Top cover has few minimal light scratches(mostly not noticable).with overall clean appearance. Palm rest is excellent and very clean, ,Keyboard is near mint, KB has new TrackPoint cap.,Palm rest is missing one secure tab(under battery) also has one minimal bump from an earlier screw protrusion(problem was corrected) .. Original IBM stickers are readable, clear tape has been applied over the original XP tag. Unit is assembled with original/ correct IBM screws,
Note for International Buyers/buyers:USPS regulations may require removal of the battery prior to shipment. This is known to be the case for shipments to Italy or Germany and may apply to other countries as well(I will check status prior to shipment). In the event the laptop ships without the battery a refund of $20.00 usd will be issued through Paypal on the day of the shipment.