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    CF-29 external CD-ROM drive.....

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by kevin13, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. kevin13

    kevin13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK....A complete caddy for the Optical device bay appears to be worth the current price of gold or your willingness to give up your first born (an't gonna happen :>) So, if there is not a caddy on Ebay for a CF-29 CD-ROM or CD/DVD whatever, would someone please tell me how I can get my hands on the correct external drive for one of those Deal Train specials (CF-29HTM50BM)????
    Appreciate any answers.
     
    kevin13, Apr 1, 2010
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  2. ToughNut

    ToughNut Notebook Evangelist

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    Kevin, your title says external but a caddy is internal. Which are you referring to?

    If external, most USB-powered drives will work. Some might even boot if the bios allows it.

    Internal CDD caddies are in short supply (plus some of us keep spares) but keep looking in the Buy/Sell. Never know when you'd get lucky.
     
    ToughNut, Apr 1, 2010
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  3. kevin13

    kevin13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks ToughNut! Yes, I want to pick up an internal caddy for the stripped CF-29 but was wondering if just any external drive would work - which you've helped me answer. I'll keep looking in the Buy Sell.
     
    kevin13, Apr 2, 2010
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Check this out:

    Panasonic CF-VCD271 CD-Rom Drive Toughbook CF-28 CF-29
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260578158071
     
    TopCop1988, Apr 2, 2010
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    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    Why spares, there not batteries?

    Yes any usb powered drive will work and is bios bootable. They are around $50 bucks as well. Check the egg :)
     
    xboxhaxorz, Apr 2, 2010
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  6. ToughNut

    ToughNut Notebook Evangelist

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    ...because stuff happens! and that was before I found this forum. Also, you may not realize but it takes lots of persuasion to get a ebay seller to ship international, if at all. Batteries?? Now where do I begin? :D

    Ron in SG... and it's NOT a province in China!! sheezzz!
     
    ToughNut, Apr 3, 2010
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    kevin13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks to all for the response. Picked up the drive TopCop suggested and its nice to know that a any usb powered drive will work in bios - because Ron is right----stuff happens! Appreciate the help from all.
     
    kevin13, Apr 3, 2010
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    It's a good thing you snagged that one, 'cause look what he's asking for 'em now: :eek:

    Panasonic CF-VCD271 CD-Rom Drive Toughbook CF-28 CF-29
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260579718379
     
    TopCop1988, Apr 3, 2010
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    kevin13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Very happy you came across it TopCop and let me know!
     
    kevin13, Apr 3, 2010
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  10. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    You can load a CF-29 fro your car stereo! ;)
     
    Toughbook, Apr 4, 2010
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