10% PROCEEDS GO TO ACLU (Protecting civil liberties) FOR THIS SALE
UPDATED LISTING: added 30 day return policy (buyer pays to ship back) you will receive the EXACT same laptop shown in detail by photos, please ask ANY questions if you are unsure about something you see / read
⭐ More Open Source (modded) T430 Thinkpad + coreboot firmware (personally configured / compiled from source + BONUS security / privacy enhancement Intel Management Engine neutered [with max removal]) + 320+GB (minimum, depending on stock) Storage (add more storage upon request) + AC Charger (ask about battery options if interested) + Open Source WiFi installed for you
INFORMATION:
"Buying Hardware: We Must Place Full Trust In Source / Seller Of Said Firmware / Software / Hardware. We Hope To Earn Your Trust (More Open Source Firmware Modifications Compiled From Source)." -respectsyoutech
* * NO BATTERY FOR USPS PRIORITY MAIL (ask about adding battery for this charity listing) YOU DO NOT NEED BATTERY TO USE LAPTOP: CAN RUN LAPTOP ENTIRELY OFF THE INCLUDED CHARGER, DESKTOP STYLE - OR ASK TO ADD BATTERY (MOD LISTING) - IF OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA YOU MAY NEED TO ACQUIRE COMPATIBLE CHARGER - USA charger is included - If you live outside USA you may need charger converter for your country
10% SALE GOES TO "ACLU" (NOT AFFILIATED WITH LISTING) - PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES
Another affordable coreboot Laptop Options (10% Sale Goes To Charity) - Please see video / pictures for details - runs great
[See Shop Custom Laptop Build Listings With Label: "rare condition" for Special Condition options]
Price comes with standard *compatible Linux installation of choice from list (encryption optional) & other options (ask about this) & custom service options offered after purchase
* PRICE INCLUDES FOLLOWING SERVICE:
⭐ OPEN SOURCE COREBOOT CUSTOM BIOS FIRMWARE (SERVICE INCLUDED)
⭐OPEN SOURCE WIFI CARD INSTALLED (original replaced)
⭐ CLEANED (inside / out) LAPTOP
⭐ BONUS: Intel Management Engine "Neutered" - removed maximum IntelME possible (message: ask why you may like this for more open / personal privacy / security)
⭐ 8GB RAM INSTALLATION (INCLUDED: CAN UPGRADE TO 16GB FOR A BIT MORE)
⭐ FOR LINUX - PREINSTALLED LINUX DESKTOP WITH ENCRYPTION IF DESIRED (INCLUDED)
⭐ CPU FRESHLY THERMAL PASTED (ENHANCES COOLING / LONGEVITY)
✨ Perfect laptop for privacy / security aware (IntelME neutered + coreboot open source firmware)
(✨ write / offer enhancement options: custom one of a kind services - for my awesome customers)
⭐ BONUS: In addition to coreboot this laptop as had Intel Management Engine Neutered - for max removal
* INTENDED / TESTED FOR LINUX ONLY - CAN PREINSTALL DESKTOP WITH ENCRYPTION IF DESIRED
💡 HARDWARE RUNS GREAT - very fair price & servicing included / $140 service value added: Coreboot + me_cleaner (all taken care of, coreboot personally configured / compiled [for peace of mind] + IntelME me_cleaner serviced!)
CHOOSE (ONLY 1) OF THE FOLLOWING (OR SUGGEST / ASK ABOUT ANOTHER):
* EndeavourOS (Arch based Linux: nice option for all experience levels)
* Mint (great option for Linux beginners)
* Parrot
* Kali
* Fedora
* Debian
* Make it a Tails machine (if you opt for no internal storage - can drop the price)
* Ubuntu
(If interested in Operating system not on above list, please ask before ordering - to ensure available - thank you)
and more... (message your favorite Linux option, experience with over 30 distros, can help suggest something)
(contact to resolve issue if any -- Thank You -- positive feedback very much appreciated)
⭐ CONTACT TO RESOLVE ISSUES BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK -- THANK YOU!!
QUESTION? SEND MESSAGES
[ SEE ALL PICTURES / VIDEO FOR FULL MODEL CONDITION ]
* * BONUS: coreboot BIOS (desired extra service) Included In Price
coreboot means faster boot times / removes stock BIOS (solve issues / may change way hardware operates)
Intel Neutered: for those who really care about security concerns IntelME, max possible removal (not on all coreboot devices - not all t430 coreboot have this more time consuming service)
Listed specifically as a Linux machine (can come preinstalled).
* Questions On This Listing Welcome
Nice Option For Tails Linux USB - Shown In Some Pics (See Listing If You Would Like To Add This)
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FULLY FUNCTIONAL:
CPU Paste cleaned / applied for you (cooler temps, better performance, longer CPU life
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Condition: See VIDEO / pictures for full condition details / closeups, functionality tested for all listed above - if you have a questions about anything specific, ask. This charity listing provides a serviced laptop (including cleaning), for an affordable price, with 10% to charity. For more rare / special condition / restored laptops, see our shop.
[ DELIVERY SIGNATURE MAY BE REQUIRED DEPENDING ON LISTING ]
* * PLEASE LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK - SATISFACTION = #1 GOAL
✅ Goal Here of *respectsyoutech: "Provide Tech You Can Trust (buying hardware [brand new or used - can share example] always a risk - coreboot personally compiled from source) - see seller 100% feedback since account creation."" -respectsyoutech
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