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    CF-51 processor installation

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by glhere, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. glhere

    glhere Newbie

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    Greetings,

    So far I have been unable to get a manual for a new, but incomplete cf-51. This semi-ready box needs a processor, memory and a keyboard. Does anyone have a pointer to a manual or know any clues how to get the case apart (or whatever it takes to get to the motherboard)?


    Thanks for time/any info.
     
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    pappy42 Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried the support site for a manual download?

    https://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/w...pport?langId=-1&storeId=15001&catalogId=13401
     
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    glhere Newbie

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    Thanks for the link

    In case others need the info, some info from online include:

    Panasonic manual is tres $ (couple of hundred)

    Some reference manuals are available off panasonic.net download center link

    from another posting heard cf-51 (and other toughbooks? :p) open by slanting screen and unlocking hinges -- then opening screen till flat. At that point lift hinges up and off along with the front panel, exposing the processor and screws holding motherboard ...toughbook 101 I gather...oh, well, live and learn :]


    cheers


    In any case, do appreciate your time -- it's good to have such links.

    PS the http://config.toughbook.com site doesn't seem to work (for me) using Firefox on Linux (well, fc7) but here it is a good place to get info, too
     
    glhere, Jul 11, 2008
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