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    CF-28 Key/Lock mechanism needed

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Morlock, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. Morlock

    Morlock Newbie

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    Greetings all,
    I'm in need of a working lock tumbler and key from an MKI. If you're willing to sell one (in exchange for a blank or a tumbler with no matching key), please email me at
    paul AT sanjuro DOT org


    Thanks
    -Paul
     
    Morlock, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. Zippy-Man

    Zippy-Man Notebook Evangelist

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    You might wanna post this in the buy sell and trade forum.

    These are very hard to find and seem to cost a fortune. But good luck

    -James
     
    Zippy-Man, Dec 9, 2008
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  3. Morlock

    Morlock Newbie

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    Understood that they're like hen's teeth. Still looking though ...

    :D
     
    Morlock, Dec 9, 2008
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  4. tough-2-go

    tough-2-go Notebook Deity

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    Can the tumbler and key be replaced with something more common?
     
    tough-2-go, Dec 9, 2008
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  5. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Morlock,
    You understand that they don't really lock anything except the battery cover, sort of? That said, I seem to remember that Modly had one and that the Dragon allowed as they were very fancy keys for what they did.
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Dec 9, 2008
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  6. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have one just sitting on my desk, make offer and its yours PM me
     
    Connor922, Dec 9, 2008
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  7. tough-2-go

    tough-2-go Notebook Deity

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    It does also lock the power switch so it can't be turned on but it is only a slight deterrrent. But in conjunction with a locking port replicator in your car that would really lock everything down nicely.
     
    tough-2-go, Dec 9, 2008
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  8. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    If I was a criminal and I knew what toughbooks were worth (which I wouldn't because criminals are effing stupid as hell most of the time), but assuming i was smart, and I was confident that I could do it without getting caught. I'd take a freaking bolt cutter to whatever I can to steal the thing :D
     
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    Most car thieves are opportunistic thieves, that is, they quickly grab whatever they can. However, nothing will stop a determined crook who knows what they want.
     
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  10. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Most police laptop mounts have a quick release base, yet they still have a lock up top. Never figured that out.

    (I would never encourage this, but just so you get an idea...)
    If you wanted a police mount/laptop from a police car, You could disconnect 4-5 things from the docking station, pull the quick release pin, grab the whole thing, and go. The locks on both the mounts and the laptop are easily bypassed with tools that most people have at home.
     
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  11. Morlock

    Morlock Newbie

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    Connor922, Having some issues PMing you for some reason. Can you send me an email at the above address and we can talk?
     
    Morlock, Dec 10, 2008
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