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    CF-53J microphone

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by locksmth, Jul 31, 2019.

  1. locksmth

    locksmth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to install a microphone in my CF-53J. I don't need a web cam, but I would be happy to install one at a decent price, just never see them for sale. I really only need the mic. Any ideas on how to do that?
     
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  2. Wyoming88!

    Wyoming88! Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it a 31 or a 53? I see 31 and in the title it’s 53. Sorry I’m a bit agitated at the moment
     
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    locksmth Notebook Enthusiast

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    My bad. It is a CF-53. I have corrected my post. My CF-31 already has a web cam/microphone in it. Thanks.
     
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    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    Take a glance at some of the stuff on adafruit. I peeked at it the other evening and became somewhat distracted for a couple hours.

    You have been warned. :)

    Is your CF-31 camera and mike in the lid? How about opening the lids on both and then sitting there staring at the components for a bit. Be advised there is 12V (maybe 5V) open voltage in the lid when the computer is off. Please pull the batteries first and cycle the switches to drain residual power.

    G'luck.
     
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  5. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    The CF 53 has the mic built into the webcam.
    It was an option.

    Search for CF 53 webcam.
    I found one for $199.00
     
    Shawn, Aug 6, 2019
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  6. locksmth

    locksmth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been looking. Only finding one online vendor so far. What is the video like?
     
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    possibly less than 720P
     
    Wyoming88!, Aug 6, 2019
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    locksmth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have one on my CF-31 and it is terrible. I was hoping if I have to buy one to at least get some quality this time.
     
    locksmth, Aug 6, 2019
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    If yours is bad check these 5 threads out below. Now this is for the CF-31 but I would send the seller and see if it might fit a 53 or have one for it.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...k3-installation-success.822433/#post-10837955

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...that-are-a-good-match-for-a-toughbook.821007/

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...k3-installation-success.822433/#post-10837955

    http://www.tecrotech.com/#videot

    https://www.techtough.com/blog
     
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  10. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    The quality of video in the Q1 is good. It all depends on what camera they used.
    I do not own a CF 53 anymore. My CF 53 did not have the camera to test.
     
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