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    CF 28 GPS module

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Josh380, May 8, 2020.

  1. Josh380

    Josh380 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    Just got a GPS module for my cf-28 and I feel like it's missing something. There were no install instructions.
    gps1.jpg gps2.jpg
     
    Josh380, May 8, 2020
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    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    It's been a while since I messed with a CF-28 but those look like the right parts. The antenna (right pic) should have a coax antenna wire. Turn the CF-28 upside down, remove the battery cover and battery. The board fits underneath the battery to one side, and you need to remove a side panel and replace it with the GPS antenna unit. I don't have a CF-28 in front of me to see exactly how the ribbon cable fits, but it should only plug one way into the motherboard.
     
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    Josh380 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you look at the bottom right of the board there's a header there where different connections go...there's a 3.3v connection, rx/TX connection..etc. are these just for optional additions?
     
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    Yes, I think those are for an optional cell modem.
     
    Springfield, May 10, 2020
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