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    Best source for generic screws for CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by worldembrace, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. worldembrace

    worldembrace Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking for some good alternatives to buying original screws for bottom and sides of a CF-29. Any suggestions for good online vendors who had the correct size and quality screws would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
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  2. SHEEPMAN!

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    SHEEPMAN!, Mar 28, 2012
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Wait for Rob to chime in. He usually has "many" (as in a bucket) of them. He may sell you a handful.
     
    Shawn, Mar 28, 2012
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Yes he does or did...is he still at Proton computers? I am still sorting out the 2 handfulls I got from him 6 months :eek:
     
    toughasnails, Mar 29, 2012
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I am NOT with Proton any more, but I can still make stuff happen.

    There is still a bucket of laptop screws at Proton... Who needs some?

    Whoever does: just paypal $8 to cover shipping to [email protected] and I'll make it happen.

    Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE include a note in the Paypal that says "Rob is sending me some screws, please talk to ROB ONLY BEFORE SHIPPING".

    Thanks guys!
     
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Yep. I haven't had time to figure out where to go to try some out. I did notice that the local Taylors has some incredibly small metric CRES screws. I was gonna take my extra lid up there and screw around, but haven't gotten to it.....
    I'll report back when I do.
     
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    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

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    My god, mate. That pun was awful. Please tell me it was unintentional. Because if it wasn't, you have some serious learning to do, my young padawan. :D
     
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    Fantastic! Really appreciated all the leads!
     
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    Paypal amount send WITH note. Thanks again Rob.
     
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    Yeah... A hoby store is a great place to go if you only need a few. But if you are going to be working on several... You might as well pony up just a few bucks and buy bulk.

    I ordered several hundred stainless steel hex screws for the lids of CF-29s/30s... They look great and will never rust. The bottom screws are another story... I ran out... But I have enough carcasses around to pull from.
     
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    ares: I dunno mate? there was one "screwing around" which was 1/2 unintentional...... was another that i missed?

    :confused:
     
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    IF is a fine punster. Of coarse it was. There's two puns for you. :rolleyes:
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Mar 31, 2012
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