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I'm also searching a replacement for my T430, battery is dead, and I still have the factory display. I'm looking for a modded x230, but the market right now is
by gpas 5y ago
I'm also searching a replacement for my T430, battery is dead, and I still have the factory display. I'm looking for a modded x230,
but the market right now is crazy. On ebay (eu) they are asking for a t430 more or less what I paid for it 6 years ago. I guess is due to the WFH bubble.
So, if the market doesn't change soon, I'm going to upgrade the display, buy a new battery, change some stickers and go on with my tank.
As you say, newer machines are let's say...different.
- mcshicks 5y agoI got a good deal on a used x230 ($140) with a docking station and charger on craigslist. But I had to wait like half a year before I saw one I thought was a good deal, and drive an hour to get it Luckily I was able to combine it with another trip in the same direction. This one is a backup for a second x230 I've had a long time, at least 8 years. I've replaced keys and recently the lcd plus of course batteries as well as memory and ssd upgrades. I think the best strategy is to pick a Thinkpad you like and then just stockpile used laptops and parts when you see good deal. I just use automated alerts from ebay and craigslist. That way you might be willing to try some tricky mod if you are not going to break your main machine.