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    CF-53 keyboard swap

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by wichie, May 10, 2012.

  1. wichie

    wichie Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone done this yet? Search isn't working for me today so forgive me if this is a duplicate question. Three screws in front removed... whats next?

    Thanks
    Wichie
     
    wichie, May 10, 2012
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  2. wichie

    wichie Notebook Consultant

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    You know besides my own duplicates.... sysop please delete duplicates IE given me issues today.
     
    wichie, May 10, 2012
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  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    These keyboards on the 53's are GLUED DOWN GOOD! Good luck pulling it up without ruining the keyboard.

    I think mnmenth might have some info on this too?
     
    Rob, May 10, 2012
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  4. Gear6

    Gear6 Notebook Evangelist

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    even on the CF-53 ?? I thought only C1 owners were so lucky
     
    Gear6, May 10, 2012
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  5. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Dude, almost ANY Toughbook (with the exception of the CF-30) has their keyboards glued down.

    I think it's more on the semirugged's because of the water seals
     
    Rob, May 10, 2012
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    I have noticed that the CF-73's have more holding the keyboards down too. So I am guessing they are for that reason.
     
    ADOR, May 10, 2012
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  7. Gear6

    Gear6 Notebook Evangelist

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    CF-19 too ?
     
    Gear6, May 10, 2012
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  8. wichie

    wichie Notebook Consultant

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    Sucks!

    Ok got it off just have to bend screen back and pry off gently.... now to see about stickies

    CF-19 is considered rugged so maybe like the 30 no stickies?
     
    wichie, May 10, 2012
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  9. wichie

    wichie Notebook Consultant

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    Ok..... I DID IT!

    all I used was a philips screw driver and a used itunes card.... will post some pictures in a bit.
     
    wichie, May 10, 2012
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  10. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    This is not you...NBR is having problems... Duplicate Posts or Threads?
     
    toughasnails, May 10, 2012
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