I have a ...
CF-51RCLDFBM Dual Core
and a
CF-51GACDAKM Pentium-M.
The Dual Core HDD Caddy foam has a sheet of copper folded in half connected to it.
The Pentium-M doesn't have the copper sheet.
1) Should the copper sheet be folded or not be folded in half?
2) Should the copper be at the pin end or the non-pin end of the HDD?
3) Should the copper be against the circuit board side or the meddle side of the HDD?
4) Should I find a copper sheet replacement for the foam that doesn't have a copper sheet?
5) Where can I find a manual or diagram of what my HDD caddies and foam should look like?
Thank you
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I have very faded instructions. But..............does this help? From 51R manual.
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Yes, thank you. So, the foil goes at the end without the pins and the six-sided part of the foam is the top. It lined-up better with the six sided part on the bottom. I got it in with a little effort.
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Correct. It is a tight fit. The use of a small screwdriver helps.
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For removal a forum member rusty503 suggested using paper-clips. Just keep sliding as many as necessary between plastic and metal until the clips unlatch. I have not tried it yet but someone has.
http://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws=0&q=TEST+site%3Aforum.notebookreview.com%2Fpanasonic
Replace test with "cf-51 caddy". Should work.
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Yes, i read the paper clip trick while browsing a while ago.
It works GREAT!
Without paper clips and only a small screwdriver the only result is cut and ripped finger tips and finger nails. The caddy stays shut.
The paper clips are open sesame amazing. 
CF-51 HDD Caddie - How Should It Be?
Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Pareto Optimal, Apr 14, 2011.
