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    CF-18 Restore Disk Questions

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ChadHahn, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. ChadHahn

    ChadHahn Newbie

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    I recently bought a CF-18 and it doesn't have the original software and I have some questions about getting the restore disks. I tried to do a search but couldn't get any hits searching for CF-18 or cf-18 or cf 18. I don't know if I wasn't using enough characters or not.

    It's a CF-18F so I guess that's MK3 which I find is hard to get. Could I use the MK4 restore disk on it?

    What is the part number for the MK3 restore disks and does Heartland have it? Same question for the MK4.

    If I can't get the restore disks, I am planning on installing Ubuntu.

    Thanks for your assistance,

    Chad

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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    You can not use any other restore disk but the one for your MK. Also there is 2 types....touchscreen and digitizer MK restore disk so you will need to post your full model number

    Read this post....it could help you out http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/515589-how-use-wrong-oem-cd.html
     
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  3. ChadHahn

    ChadHahn Newbie

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    Thanks for the reply. My model number is CF-18FHHOOBM.

    Chad
     
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  4. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    check with JB007Rules as he may be able to get the correct disc set to you. Another guy on ebay Mark Hawkins sells the restore disc sets reasonable. I had issues with restoring a cf-18 and the problem worked out being the drive that I was using. went with an older sony unit off fleabay that took it like a champ. these laptops are nice but its so much easier to just get your hands on the restore disc set. welcome to the world of toughbooks. you can't just own JUST ONE!.......you'll understand soon enough.....Driller
     
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  5. ChadHahn

    ChadHahn Newbie

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    Is there a number of posts one has to have before they can page members? I looked on JB007Rules profile and didn't see any way to contact him.

    Chad
     
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    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    look up on one of his posts and you'll see link to his website that will take you there. to do the PM thing you have to have 20 posts if I am correct..............Driller
     
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