Okay, time to upgrade the cf-29 or newr machine?
I am a low power user for the cf-29. I use it for spread sheets, IR,FF,Crome, Vidios. The two gripes, no mic no 3D driver for Google Earth. I have thought of keeping it and want to know how much of a...
View Articlewin 10 on cf w8?
hi there anyone tested the win 10 technical preview on the w8? if yes any driver problems? any issues?
View ArticleCF-19 "P" model Wifi card?
Hi All, This is my first post. First, thank you all. I've been hanging around just reading for a few years, and your knowledge is amazing. I acquired a MK3 CF-19, Model # CF-19PJRFXAM. I am aware this...
View ArticleToughbook CF 52 MK3(,4,5) Battery Connector ?
Hello, this is my first post, please excuse my poor english. I have a Toughbook CF52 MK2 and doing a replace of mainboard with a MK3. After modify the fan, replacing also sound pcb (built in speakers...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 or Windows 7 on a Toughbook CF-52
Hello, Has anyone used Windows 8 on a Toughbook CF-52? I know it comes pre-installed with a Windows 7 OS, but I wonder is it worth upgrading to 8.1. I'm still a Windows 7 user, and have been for...
View ArticleMore Windows 7 on a CF-30 Mk1
IN the mainWin 7 to CF-30 thread, Capt. Dogfish posts of his success in swapping drives from a CF-30 Mark 3 to his Mark 1. I note that there is a Windows 7 Restore Disk for the Mark 3.. Can I use that...
View ArticleWill Windows 10 work on my Toughbook?? :)
All of this is preliminary and subject to change by Microsoft!!!!!!! Hi all. Ok I have been researching this a lot. The official release is July 29, 2015. The bad news first, Vista wont work. Now the...
View ArticleAdvice on buying Panasonic laptop
Hi Guys Recently I have been thinking about purchasing a refurbed Panasonic Lets Note laptop. Mainly CF-SX2, CF-NX2 and CF-LX3. However it seems very difficult to find any good English reviews and in...
View ArticleCF-29 Mk4 no sound
Hello everyone, I have a Panasonic CF-29 MK4 L3L GZBM Toughbook; 1.60GHz; 2048 MB system memory; 320 GB Prymary master, bought in the US a few years ago, Windows XP sp3 Os. Since there are no more...
View ArticleAlert for SSD optimizers
If you use TRIM on your SSDs you might want to read this:http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/major-trim-bug-found-in-samsung-ssds.777427/ CAP
View ArticleToughbook SSD thread
I figured we would have some fun and post some speed tests on some SSD's we have in our Toughbooks to compare all in one thread. This isn't a install guide or a tweak guide. Just posting what we are...
View ArticleCF-19 Guide F.A.Q.
As requested I am moving this thread here. Their have been a lot of new questions asked about 19's here lately and their will be lots more on the way as the prices of 19's are way down making they a...
View ArticleCF-51 CPU upgrading
The processors in the CF-51s are definitely upgradeable. I recently upgraded one of my CF-51 MK3s to a T7500 processor. I will give more details later. I am in the process of going back home and moving...
View ArticleLooking for a BIOS update utility for a CF-19mk5
I'm looking for the Panasonic bios update utility for a CF19 MK5, believe the program is BU19M5.exe It's used to assign the model number and serial number to the motherboard when it has to be replaced...
View ArticleBios File for CF-52 mk1
Hi, i want to mod by BIOS. But i need an orignal BIOS for an CF-52 mk1. Every Bios would help me. But if interest my complet Model No is "CF-52CDK31BG". Thanks for ur help *edit* i see a guy here got...
View ArticleCF 50 wont boot from any device
Hello! I purchased used cf 50 toughbook with no hdd and power adapter. I inserted 6gb hdd from sony vaio with pre-installed german version of windows 98 in panasonic and tried to boot. All i get is...
View ArticleThe CF-51 F.A.Q.
In a similar vein to the incredibly-useful CF-29 FAQ, now we shall have one for the CF-51. I'm hoping to distill and simplify the myriad small details regarding this model. Also, the CF-51 seems to...
View ArticleCF19 Mk2 Hotkey Driver error
Guys I need your help, I have for the last week been trying to install Xp on my Toughbook, I used to have it installed on this pc but now have a fully working pc with Win7 on it. Its a digitil screen...
View ArticleCF-19 Bios
Hi I'm new to this forum and as I can see it's full of very helpful guys but one problem which I havnt been able to find on here is as follow. I have a CF-19 which my mechanic mate gave to me as he...
View ArticleCF30's (or gag me with a spoon CF31's) available in Oz
Touchpad on the CF29 is degraded to the point where on cold mornings I need to let the machine run for about 15 to 20 mins before it behaves correctly enough to be usable. \ So I'm looking at what...
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