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    CF-72 Hard Drive Cable

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by graydian, Jan 30, 2008.

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    graydian Newbie

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    I recently purchased a CF-72 Toughbook for the touchscreen capabilities. It was advertised as having no hard drive but when I got it it had no cable either. I have learned that is is not a basic IDE Cable. Does anyone know any mod or hack to keep me from purchasing a $90 cable?
     
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    I've lately been putting thought into making an inexpensive adapter cable to go from the CF28 mobo to a 44-pin IDE drive. If I ever come up with something that works, I could probably come up with solutions for other toughbooks as well. Don't get your hopes up for anything soon though!
     
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