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Panasonic Toughbook CF31 MK5 Linux Guide
Recently I received my beautiful new CF31-13111CM, courtesy ebay sniping. Upon installing the latest long term support (LTS) version of Ubuntu Linux, there were a few issues to resolve. Works out of...
View Articlehard drive lock
I have an old cf28 I am attempting to resurrect ,I have the bios password but I can not find the hdd unlock. I have a newer cf 19 and when I go into the bios settings there is a line for the HDD...
View ArticleAre my CF-53 idle and load temps ok?
Hi Folks!! I picked up a seemingly little used Toughbook CF-53 on eBay these days. In toto I'm very happy with this machine, having switched from a t61p, which is quite a different beast in many...
View ArticleCf-c1mdb01
Wondering if any one knows what mark this unit is, mk 1? Mk 2? Mk 3? Anyone?
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-52 WiFi BIOS whitelist
Hello, I've been reading these forums for a while trying to get around the wifi whitelist on my CF-52, but at this point I seem to be stuck. A few details: 1) I have a CF-52 that was shipped with wifi...
View ArticleDoes a waist strap exist for the cf30 when walking with it?
So if I were to do a Wifi site survey, want to know if a waist strap exist to support the cf-29?
View Articleinstall webcam in CF-31?
I have a webcam with 6pin cable from another computer, and would like to see if it works in CF-31 mk1. Does the keyboard have double-sided tape or another means of getting it loose to look for 6-pin...
View ArticleStraightalk Service?
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Qualcom HS-USB Modem 250d with Straight Talk?
View ArticleToughpad FZ-A1 (the 'proper' Android type!)
Finally getting one. Came across one on Ebay for a decent price. A$610 was the final price. It's supposed to be a VGC. THere is another FZ-A1 currently on Ebay Australia with a $1200 price. I haven't...
View ArticleWhere can I find a heavy lock cable for the cf30 or cf19?
I work in sites often at the end of construction and theft is high in these sites. Want a cable that clamps onto a surface like counter or pole or something sturdy. If it has a alarm that is even better.
View Articlemy first TB - CF-C1 mk1
Hi everyone, I've recently purchased a factory refurbished C1, C1ADACZGM (from buytough), which to my surprise looks 99% as new; The good: - as per the BIOS, came with only 120 hrs. - the battery seems...
View ArticleCF30 Mk1 XP to Win7 - advice for non techy pig
Hi all, I have a CF30 Mk2 touchscreen and would like to upgrade to Win7. The toughbook was originally Vista (CoA sticker on bottom) but was bought with XP installed. I have an XP disc but no Vista...
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CF-31 Mk2 - Centrino 6235?
I've been fiddling with my Wifi adapter, because I was getting might tired of needing to hard reset the adapter (using the left hand side switch) every time I resume from suspend or hibernation. Just...
View ArticleCF-29 Mk5 Win8.1; need correct drivers audio/video/hotkeys
Hello to all. My first post and my first Toughbook. It is a gift and had Windows 8.1 loaded when I received it a few days ago. The model is CF-29NQQGFBM. I am having some challenges locating the proper...
View ArticleCF19 mk6
I am looking for a photo of a CF19 mk6 housing without a motherboard. Mainly the heatsink.
View Articlereplace dc charging socket on cf-30 or rebend pins to pinch bullet connector?
I am wondering if the strain on the power cord is causing the shield fingers to stretch and causing the bullet connector to loose intermittent connectivity? If I remove the keyboard can I see this...
View ArticleGoogle Project FI?
Anyone checked this out? $10/GB and they refund you for what you do not use. They have just announced a tablet only service. Google's Project Fi combines Sprint, T-Mobile, and Wi-Fi into a virtual...
View Articledb04p71....This is for you!
Good evening...I found THIS reply from you on that particular thread in regards to getting the gobi2000 to work. You told everyone to send you their email for the bios update (as seen in that link)...I...
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