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Green circuit board SODIMM module with black memory chips, 204 pins, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions CM10246412800SODRL 8GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM for Lenovo ThinkPad T430 memory upgrade

SKU CH-YAPZ-KQ8KH

8GB DDR3L SODIMM runs at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing and 1.35 V for ThinkPad T430 upgrades

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 8 GB capacity expands ThinkPad T430 multitasking headroom
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed matches factory memory timing
  • 35 V low-voltage operation reduces power draw
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits T430 slots directly
  • CL11 11-11-11 latency keeps response tight

Targeted ThinkPad T430 upgrade

This 8 GB DDR3L SO-DIMM is built specifically for Lenovo ThinkPad T430 notebooks carrying part numbers 2342, 2344, 2347 or 2349. It installs in a single 204-pin slot and delivers 1600 MHz speed with CL11 timing for owners who want the maximum 16 GB capacity across two sockets. Buyers needing ECC protection or registered modules should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power

Low-voltage 1.35 V operation keeps heat output modest inside the tight T430 chassis, and the unbuffered design draws minimal power during typical workloads. No heat spreader is fitted, so the module relies on the notebook's existing airflow to stay cool. Acoustic impact is negligible because the memory adds no moving parts.

Build and daily use

Major-brand chips on a standard green PCB give reliable contact in the T430's SO-DIMM sockets. The single-stick kit leaves the second slot free for a matching 8 GB module to reach the 16 GB ceiling. Physical dimensions follow the 204-pin SO-DIMM standard, ensuring a flush fit under the bottom access panel without clearance issues.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Model-Specific Memory Upgrades, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.50 per GB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity8 GB
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsIbm Lenovo Thinkpad T430 Notebook
In the box
Included items1 Memory RAM Stick

Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM in my ThinkPad T430, and what step do people often miss?

Power off, unplug, remove the battery, open the memory door, insert the module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down until both side clips click — the step most skip is removing the battery first, which cuts standby power to the slot.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8 GB DDR3L 1600 module need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the laptop vents clean so the unbuffered 1.35 V chips stay cool, and replace the stick only if memory errors appear or you upgrade beyond the two-slot 16 GB maximum.

What limit appears first when the ThinkPad T430 runs sustained loads with this CL11 2Rx8 module?

The platform caps memory at two SODIMM sockets and 16 GB total, so capacity is the first hard ceiling; thermal throttling of the CPU can also lower effective bandwidth before the memory itself reaches its 1600 MHz rating.

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