CF-19KHRAXAF + CF-18FHHZBBE bottom cover screws and touchscreen helps

Hello,

I'm from France and I love the Panasonic's CF series. I will try to use "good" English in my explanations ... but keep cool ... I'm French ...

My first is a CF-18 MK3 that I'm using to tune my Megasquirted rallye car + car diagnostic.
I've noticed losses of touchscreen calibration with heat (sun, use ...) since 1 month. With recalibrations all is ok and fine during 2 hours at less.
Because I've read some posts on it, I think that my touchscreen is dieing slowly ... isn't it ? An expert explanation can help me.


The second is a CF19 MK3 - 2GB RAM ; just buy the last week without battery and HDD, I will receive 4gb RAM to upgrade + battery and HDD at the end of this week.
My question is : where can I find screws for bottom cover (button hex or hex socket head cap screws) because OEM screws are not very reusable ?
I've found button hex socket cap or hex socket head cap screws in stainless or black oxide alloy steel but the head with hex socket is bigger than OEM screws ; is there someone that use this kind of screws ?
+ I don't found the lock washers and plate washers that have a little outside diameter to put under the button hex socket head cap screws ... Do you use some ?

Thank's.

Kind regards, Julien.

 

I have lots of stainless socket hex screws for CF-18 case bottoms and bags of flat and lock washers. I'm guessing the CF-19 is not so different. Are you looking for a complete set?
CAP

 

I kept up with megasquirt 1 when it first came out because I wanted to do a custom setup for one of my mustangs, I know they have updated the system some. What version are you using? How do you like it?

On your CF-18 the Mk3 up seem to have problems so it maybe very well that your touchscreen is slowly going out.


The Mk3 CF-19 is a very good unit, I have one myself. You will like the big boost in speed and LED screen. I put a SSD in mine to help boost speed. If you have the budget for it, it is worth the upgrade.

I have problems before stripping out screw heads on all the 18/19's I have had over the years. I always used a good screwdriver and pressed down hard while working on them, the CF-M34 uses the same set up on it's bottom. As long as the length, Diameter and thread count is the same they should work. Instead of a hex head, maybe a torx head will work better for you. They have a lot better grip.

 

Hi CAP,

Thank's for your answer.
I've just compared both CF-18 and CF-19 bottom cover and there's no difference between screws (only different places on bottom cover).
The reason why I'm searching screws+lock+flat washer is because I'm very meticulous person. I want to keep CF-19 in good condition. As I will open the CF-19 to upgrade the RAM, I'm sure to have little hurt on OEM screws and I must be sure to find replacing screws for one's more reusable for future mod's.
I've found on the Bay M2 kit button hex cap or hex cap stainless ; lock washers and flat washers ... my question was to be sure about replacement fitting.

Do you have 2 or 3 complete sets ?


Hi ADOR,

Thank's too.
I'm using a MSII PCB3.0 with 3.3.1 firmware since 2007.
Look at this : Rallyeman d'un jour VRP 8 mars 2014 - YouTube - it's an on board video...
Here a link of my not updated site ... lol : H.R.T. - Hilaire Racing Team

I will take a look on Torx screws

Kind regards.

 

I'll look, and post back later. !8 & 19?
CAP

 

It will be a little bit before I can catch that video link, on the rig and our internet SUCKS.

 

Hello CAP,

I've found the sets with lock and flat washers. Thanks for all.

Hello ADOR,
Internet is not everywhere ... what Big Brothers are they doing ?

Where I live it's the same, if you want to surf on web : pray to have sunny time !!!

Bye.

 

Toughbook (Rick) got his at a Model/ Train store if I remember. I haven't seen that kind of store near here. Stainless torqs.

 

My go to, they'll ship one screw if you want: Bolt Depot - Nuts and Bolts, Screws and Fasteners online
CAP

 

The rig is in Saudi Arabia right now so no, it's not the best for internet, lol.

 

Hello all !

RAM received today : 2x2Gb SAMSUNG DDR2 6800

I stand for HDD + battery tomorrow ... I hope

Bye

 

Hi all

HDD received ... battery tomorrow maybe ... and than OS install !!!

Bye

 

Sounds like it's coming together for you.

 

Hi all

All received ... all installed without ... the OS. I can't and I don't know why !! ??

I use WinSetupFromUSB to do Window's XP SP2 Familly CD => USB stick including Windows+S-ATA HDD DRIVERS

Some explanations :
1 - Boot option priorities : 1 USB Hard Disk ; 2 HDD ... in Aption BIOS
2 - Boot on USB stick to install XP SP2 + S-ATA HDD DRIVERS f6fd_8_5_0_1032_d081084.exe unzip directly on USB stick
3 - Execute installation instructions
4 - Press F6
5 - Windows had not found your HDD : Press S ; ENTRY or F3 to quit
6 - I press S : and than I have :

Windows doesn't find the floppy to download the OEM driver : Press ESC to cancel ; F3 to quit ...

Is there a mean to go on USB stick to use the S-ATA HDD DRIVERS ?


If I don't press F6 to install S-ATA HDD DRIVERS, I have a error : *** STOP: 0x0000007B ( 0xF78D2524, 0xC0000034, 0x0000000, 0x00000000)


ANY IDEA IS GOOD !

Thanks. Kind regards. Julien

 

You need to slipstream the SATA drivers into the XP installation..

...... link.............

Once you have the SATA drivers sliostreamed into the XP install image, I am sure you could transfer that to your USB stick instead of using a CD.

 

Hello Shawn, ADOR and Capt.

RAM are changed 3.2Gb recognize on 4Gb all is right ... Stainless hex socket cap screws + lock + flat washers ... Good style ...

OS : Installation done !

I've used Nlite to integrate S-ATA HDD DRIVER after unzip them in a folder and create an ISO of XP S2 + SATA DRIVERS.

No need to press F6 and during the mod's XP installation : no trouble ... HDD recognized.

I've installed all drivers in the order given by the instructions for installations for XP SP2...
All is ok ... but I've noticed one f*****g pixel died ... It's not a real issue but ... I know there's one pixel dead ...

Now I will use the CF-19 to car diagnostic and tune my MS2.

Thanks for all. Kind regards. Julien

 

Great news..thanks for responding with your success story..

 

So what are the dimensions of the screws for a CF18//CF19?

official part number is....DRSB2+5FKL

If I read this thread correctly, they are an M2....

Here's an assortment.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-S...772?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f34a4b3a4

 

M2 x .4, not all the same length.
CAP

 

So an assortment is the best choice.

 

The pitch is not specified, CF-18 & 19 use .4 which is considered coarse in that size.
CAP

 

I will find out...How can I go wrong for $12.99 with free shipping?

The button heads from the same seller are .4 pitch..

Here is a USA seller that lists M2 .4 pitch hex socket cap screws.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-0-40-X-4...005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43caa784ed

 

Hi all,

I have use only one length for the CF- 19 : M2 ; Pitch 0.4 ; Length : 8mm + lock + flat washer. All is right.


Bye