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    CF-50 Motherboard replacement help

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by cabin16, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. cabin16

    cabin16 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello All,
    I need some help with my CF-50. The onboard video card started acting up and finally the screen went black so I bought a working board from ebay. I tried to get at the motherboard with no luck. I took out the battery, HD , RAM, etc from the back and removed all the screws. Something is still holding the back from separating from the keyboard. Does anyone have any suggestions? Are there any pictures on the site that might help? I’d hate to let this computer go, it is just perfect for travel.
    Any help would be appreciated.
    THX
     
    cabin16, Sep 24, 2012
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  2. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Cabin 16

    I just took a CF50 MK5 out the Toughbook pile...with the LCD removed...It took removing 14 screws on the bottom to separate.

    Nick
     
    I58SR, Sep 24, 2012
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    Twocents Notebook Consultant

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    My guess would be there's double sided sticky tape still holding the keyboard in place. Try a low heat hair dryer and see if you can remove the keyboard after that. I've never actually worked with a CF-50, so this is just a guess.
     
    Twocents, Sep 24, 2012
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  4. cabin16

    cabin16 Notebook Enthusiast

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    14! Any chance you could take a picture I've only got 10. Are there screws under the feet?
    Thanks
     
    cabin16, Sep 25, 2012
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Shawn, Sep 25, 2012
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Does this help...:thumbsup:
    1.JPG
    2.JPG
     
    toughasnails, Sep 26, 2012
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    cabin16 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Damn you guys are good! Thanks to everyone that responded.
     
    cabin16, Sep 26, 2012
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    I figured you'd post them before I found mine.
     
    Shawn, Sep 26, 2012
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