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    CF-28 unknown connector: CN62

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Deregter, Nov 14, 2011.

  1. Deregter

    Deregter Notebook Geek

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    Opening up the cf-28stjg8km I've found an unplugged connector labeled cn62..
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    so i looked at the cf-28techmanual.pdf (but this manual is related to cf28 mkII)
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    there's a cn14 connector in the same place of cn62..
    I have googled without results...only references to some "CN62. 8-pin Alarm Board" in other notebooks.

    What's the purpose of cn62?
     
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  2. ares93

    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

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    You wiring diagram states its the lid. Maybe the connector to whatever puts the machine to sleep when you close the lid. Its usually a button or a miniature magnet.

    Gimmie a sec. I'll tear mine open and check whats connected to it.

    Edit: Nothing vital it seems. Nothing is connected to it on my machine and it works fine.
     
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  3. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    As I remember correctly. It is the keyboard inverter connector.


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  4. Deregter

    Deregter Notebook Geek

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    So it's used when you install an emissive keyboard..strange thing google showed no result.
     
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Yup! thats the place.


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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Yup. Teo is, as usual, absolutely correct when it comes to ToughBooks. Not so sure about his choice of hometown, but hey; we'll annex them along with the rest of Canada soon enough. ;) CN62 is where I plugged in the "Texas board" for my EL Illuminated Keyboard.

    mnem
    Texas. If you only knew.
     
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