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    CF-18 drivers CF-18FJHZXBM HELP

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by buhc, Jan 9, 2012.

  1. buhc

    buhc Newbie

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    I have been reading this forum for a long time and have found many answers here for driver issues. I am currently working on a CF-18FJHZXBM and cannot get any of the MK3 drivers to work except video. Can someone please help me.
     
    buhc, Jan 9, 2012
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  2. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    What do you mean "can't get any drivers to work"? Do you get an error message? Have you verified the model # in the bios? What OS?

    Model Number:
    CF-18FJHZXBM
    Status:
    DISCONTINUED
    MSRP:
    $4,330
    Description: Pentium M 733- 1.1GHzULV (Centrino), 10.4" Touch Screen Hi-bright XGA, 60GB, 512MB, Intel 802.11a+b+g, WIN XP SP2, Backlit keyboard, Dual pass through

    This a fairly standard model and should pose no problems installing drivers if they are installed in the proper order.

    Of course, the restore disc would make things much easier.
     
    db04p71, Jan 9, 2012
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  3. buhc

    buhc Newbie

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    The model number has been verified in the BIOS.
    I am using Windows XP
    All the drivers state Model not supported.

    I already have SP3 installed. Do I need to remove SP3 to install the drivers?
     
    buhc, Jan 9, 2012
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  4. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    SP3 should not matter. You may uninstall SP3 and see if the drivers will install. If not, use WinRAR to extract the drivers and install them manually, either thru setup or device manager.
     
    db04p71, Jan 9, 2012
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  5. buhc

    buhc Newbie

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    The drivers still will not load. It states they are not supported on this model.
     
    buhc, Jan 10, 2012
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    Ok....I have all the drivers installed and everything works but............
    When I touch the screen the cursor disappears. Any suggestions?
     
    buhc, Jan 10, 2012
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    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Does it jump all the way to the top, bottom, or right side?
    That is a sign of a faulty touch screen.
     
    Springfield, Jan 10, 2012
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  8. RuggedSolutions

    RuggedSolutions Notebook Consultant

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    Agreed! There is a small chance that there is gunk in between the touch-panel and screen housing you can work your way through the gap with a toothpick. If that does not help you need to replace the touch-panel. It's not that hard to do heres a tutorial from a member here that bought a new original Panasonic kit from me and installed it himself.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/623873-cf-18-touchpanel-lcd-replacement.html
     
    RuggedSolutions, Jan 11, 2012
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