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    CF 30 dvd swap original

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by xboxhaxorz, Jan 8, 2014.

  1. xboxhaxorz

    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    So i have an original panasonic dvd drive for the cf 30 with the caddy that i had tried putting another drive in which did not work
    I put the original back and it gets power and ejects but is not recognized in windows

    The cable adapter looks fine and as i recall there was no R2 mod
     
    xboxhaxorz, Jan 8, 2014
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Did the original drive work before you tried the swap? If you did not try it, I would guess bad drive.
    The replacement drive may be a cable select. I can't recall how picky the cf30's are.
    Maybe try the drives in a usb enclosure to confirm if they are functional.
     
    Shawn, Jan 8, 2014
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    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes it did work when i tried it. But i had it out of the unit for over 6 mo so i finally decided to put it back in and no go.
    The drives eject, just are not recognized
     
    xboxhaxorz, Jan 28, 2014
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