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    CF-18 CPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by EMc2k, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. EMc2k

    EMc2k Newbie

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    Is there a complete service schematic manual for the CF-18 I have looked all over and can only find a reference manuals and xp integration docs.

    https://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/w...earch?langId=-1&storeId=15001&catalogId=13401

    From Toughbook support.

    The other links to service manuals appear to be down :(
    I was going to upgrade the 900mhz cpu. And add another GB of ram pc2700.

    The ram is easy just under the speaker but I was hoping there would be a schematic guide before I startic taking this toughbook to peaces :)
     
    EMc2k, Jun 14, 2009
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  2. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    No! you can't upgrade the CPU its soldered on the MBo not a socket type. Unless you know how by using a reflow station.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Jun 14, 2009
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  3. EMc2k

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    No probs with using my reflow station.
    But are there any service schematic manual ?

    Your also going to tell me the other 256 mb of ram is also solder on...
    So I cant boost to 2gb?

    Thanks
    J.
     
    EMc2k, Jun 16, 2009
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    onirakkiss, Jun 16, 2009
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    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    I know this, IF you do it successfully, there will be ALOT of people here wanting to know how you did it!!!! I for one wish you success..
     
    Doobi, Jun 16, 2009
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    If you are successful I have plenty of work to send you way!! And I pay good :)
     
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    You will need more than a reflow station, young Padawan... these are BGA, which means you can't get at the solder points with your hot air.

    You'll need an infrared radiant rework station, a number of special chemicals and your hot air rework station to prep the board for the new CPU, the correct soldering paste application mask for the CPU you are working with, the correct formula soldering paste so you don't dissolve or burn up your PCB and a WHOLE LOT OF LUCK.

    mnem
    May the Schwartz be with you...
     
    mnementh, Jun 17, 2009
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  8. EMc2k

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    Thanks :)

    I'm off on Holiday from Saturday but when I return I`ll begin the work...
    And take photos of the cf-18 being dismantled and let you know how it went..

    Fingers crossed lady luck will be on my shoulder..

    This is the CPU I plan to replace with:

    Pentium M 2GHz
    2MB L2 Cache
    Dothan Core.
    Socket 479
    400FSB Version
     
    EMc2k, Jun 18, 2009
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  9. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Good Luck :eek:

    Alex
     
    Alex, Jun 18, 2009
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  10. Psych0Thrasher

    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree with mnem, May the schwartz be with you.
    I don't really know what's he talking about with the other stuff though haha

    Dan
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 18, 2009
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  11. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Sorry... I too wish you luck... But I'm sensing a severely mangled CF-18 Mobo somewhere in your future...
     
    Toughbook, Jun 18, 2009
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    I think you should try your skill on a cf-27 or something like that just because of the shear cost of 18 compared to the 27. I can donate you one if you would like. got then all over the place and I just use them for the keyboard.
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 18, 2009
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  13. EMc2k

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    :) Thanks for the offer Psych0Thrasher.
    But I`m going to go with the CF-18 :eek: upgrade attempt..

    A friend of mine gave me his, so it hasn't cost me a penny and all I use it for is running xubuntu and playing scummvm games when I travel..
     
    EMc2k, Jun 19, 2009
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    Godspeed sir.
    You've got some balls, and me I like balls.

    Dan
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 20, 2009
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  15. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    *Flies by, whistling nonchalantly...*

    mnem
    Nope, nope, nope. nope.... not gonna say it, ya cain't MAKE me... nope, nope, nope, nope...
     
    mnementh, Jun 21, 2009
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    You're breaking my balls, Hans...... breakin my balls
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 21, 2009
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    Come on you silly dwagon, you know wanna, go ahead....it will set you free! (And you know just how good you will feel! :D ) Besides, there ain't a hair on your arse if you don't (and we all know it isn't bald! :eek: )
     
    Silver Trooper, Jun 22, 2009
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  18. Psych0Thrasher

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    Team America.... nobody.... nobody.....

    Dan
    Bueller.......Bueller......Bueller....
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 22, 2009
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  19. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    "You want inspection? Well, inspect that, you buttbleeping piece of bleep!"


    *Looks over his shoulder*

    Ummm... actually, I DON'T have a hair on my arse... SCALES, yes...

    mnem
    Remember, there is no I in Team America...
     
    mnementh, Jun 22, 2009
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  20. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    Ya, well there's no WE either. But there IS "ME"; so ME did it MY way!!!
     
    Doobi, Jun 24, 2009
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  21. Psych0Thrasher

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    well the is a no "I" in TEAM but there is an "I" in "MEATPIE" and MEAT being and anagram of team..... yeah I don't know where I'm going with this
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 24, 2009
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  22. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Mmmhmmm.... And therein lies a cautionary tail...

    mnem
    I did it SLI-I-I-IDE-WAY-Y-Y-Y-YS!!!
     
    mnementh, Jun 25, 2009
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  23. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Dan's playin' with his meat again...

    mnem
    C'mon... you just CAN'T set me up that way...
     
    mnementh, Jun 25, 2009
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    Indeed you are the king *bows*

    Dan
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 25, 2009
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    I ALMOST went on that wagon, but thought I shouldn't..... :eek:
     
    Doobi, Jun 26, 2009
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  26. Toughbook

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    I wonder if he was ever able to swap the CPU?

    <Looks knowingly at his feet then steps on a bug>
     
    Toughbook, Jun 26, 2009
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  27. Psych0Thrasher

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    We'll have to keep up the mindless chit chat till he comes back with an answer. but it better be soon, I don't know how long I can take this verbal beat down :)

    Dan
     
    Psych0Thrasher, Jun 26, 2009
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  28. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    *~~~CRICKETS~~~*

    *~~~CRICKETS~~~*

    *~~~CRICKETS~~~*

    Moving on then...

    mnem
    Once ya get past the legs, they ain't half bad...
     
    mnementh, Jun 26, 2009
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  29. Alex

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    I am waiting for his new thread :eek:
    "How to swap out the motherboard on a cf-18"


    Alex
     
    Alex, Jun 27, 2009
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  30. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    I have an spare mbo. for cf-18 for parts if he post that he need one but it is missing the IC57 from the main regulator on which i have dificulty of finding a replacement one. Some st..p individual i think pull out hard the adhessive tape on top of it and got caught the IC57.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Jun 27, 2009
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