Interesting observation with CPU cooling
I have a couple of CF-30's (K and F models) and noticed that when they are sitting on my lap (bare legs) they get scorching hot but only in specific spots along the bottom plate. Figuring that there...
View ArticleMandatory Reading for ANYONE Who Posts in The Panasonic Forum!
Hello all... I am writing this Sticky because it seems that we are getting more and more questions about drivers and recovery disks. As Cap.Dogfish said to me, "we sometimes sail a little closer to the...
View ArticleTBT down
Rob is aware of the issue. He will not be able to repair it for 2 or 3 hours. TBT = Toughbooktalk
View ArticleCF-31 upgrades...
Hi, I currently have a CF-31 MK1 with a i5-540M. Is the cpu upgradable or soldered to the board? Max ram support? If it use the Socket G1, will it support a higher dual core (i7-640M or even a quad...
View ArticleCF-54 Touchscreen Issues
Our organization purchased four of the CF-54 with gloved multi-touch units, after many years of using CF-29/30/31's. We are starting to seriously regret this purchase. We have significant issues with...
View ArticleISSUES WITH A PANASONIC CF-19
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CF-19 PANASONIC; WHEN I STAR IT, THE DISPLAY SHOWS A LEGEND THAT SAYS NLTDR IS MISSING. I DID TRY TO RE BOOT IT WITH THE RECOVERY CD, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. I HAD TO USE A...
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CF-53 Ridges on Palm Rest
I've noticed while shopping for CF-53s that some of them have ridges on the palm rest like this: Whereas others have a smooth palmrest like this: Does anyone know the significance of this? The smooth...
View ArticleToughbook CF-30 Emissive Keyboard LED Mod
With reference to thread 'CF-30 emissive keyboard ... on the dim side' here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/cf-30-emissive-keyboard-on-the-dim-side.762073/ I now have a spare Chicklet Emissive...
View ArticleOver the toughpad - might go to cf19 instead
The fz-a1 is a nice bit of kit but it's limitations are getting the better of me and I'm thinking of getting rid of it and going back to an actual normal computer probably a CF19 which will be a lot...
View Articleread carefully and "caveat emptor"
i was looking for a couple (more) SSDs at sneezebay ... going to swap out a couple of drives in my CF collection . part of my *filter selection* was "sata3" . this is one of the results in the list :...
View ArticleCF-51 Speedfan Not Working - How to Measure Northbridge Temp?
Trying to do some measurements including fan speed on a CF-51 MK3 but speedfan doesn't seem to report any fan speeds. Have users found the best fan utility for toughbooks? Anyone know of a utility for...
View ArticleUser Kindkin - Any Updates on Using PatchPAE?
This user came on in 2014 to make one post about an MS Update that interfered with PatchPAE on Win 7 32 bit. Just wondering if he has any further findings?
View ArticleCF 31, MK5 gps/4g
Hello, i bougth one CF-3140193CE, when i open the memory box i saw one "EM 7305" 4g/gps card, with no cables connected to the card. Near to the card there are 2 cables (one brown, and one grey), both...
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Okay.... Here it is! I was debating starting this thread the other day but now that someone has specifically asked for it.... I decided to go ahead and start one. This thread is for general discussion...
View ArticleMC7700 Sierra Airprime card - Cheap data plan!
UPDATED Ok... I just got the T-Mobile Pre-Paid "Free Data for Life" plan. Basically, you get 200MB of data for free, and you can pre-pay for more, if you need it, buy by the day, week or month, at any...
View Articleformat changes ...
a while back i mentioned to shawn about the pages being screwed up at times , and asked him if it was just me . he replied that he had been having some issues as well . i just had the format problem...
View ArticleCF31mk5 Win10 GPS Problems
Hey all- I'm new to the forum, but after reading through some of the other posts I was hoping you guys might be able to help. I have a fleet of 7 new CF-31mks, they were shipped with Windows7x32, and...
View ArticleToughbook CF-54 and Sierra Wireless 7355 Air Card
Hello all: I have two CF-54 toughbooks that I need to fit with 7355 Air card. I have them installed in the toughbook, and after some google searching I found that the password for the optional kit...
View ArticleCF-53 MK1 - bluetooth problems
Hello Toughbook gurus out there, I am in need of expertise please and thank you. I have a new to me CF-53AAGZX1M that was sold as having Bluetooth, however upon receiving it bt connectivity did not...
View ArticleOT> MPCIE DIY GPS, and adapter or mpcie pinout
I just purchased a little Fujitsu Q550 atom slate pc, and it has an empty MPCIE slot inside (for a wwan card). I want to know if I can use it for GPS as follows.... Shawn had pointed me to a ublox7 usb...
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