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    CF-T5 Disassembly Issue

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ajacocks, Mar 25, 2012.

  1. ajacocks

    ajacocks Newbie

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    Hello,

    I'm attempting to switch the LCD & touchscreen from one CF-T5 to the other, since one machine has a bad backlight.

    However, after removing all the screws, I still can't get the top and bottom cover separated. It seems to be stuck right at the DC input and ethernet/modem jacks.

    Any suggestions, or pointers to instructions/pictures/manuals?

    Many thanks!
    - Alex
     
    ajacocks, Mar 25, 2012
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    email sent :)
     
    toughasnails, Mar 25, 2012
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  3. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    That area has hidden screw covered by a plastic piece. Anyway, why you do the hardway while you can do the more easy way.
    Here is the tip; On the unit the that you are going to replace. Open the LCD Lid cover and then remove the harness from the LCD and the cable that goes onto TS pcb and then put it aside. After that uncrew the hinges cover and it will separate the whole thing. Do the same thing to the other one and then put it to the system. then plug in the harnes and the ts cable. put back the lid cover and screw all the necessary screw with hinges cover and your set.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Mar 27, 2012
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  4. ajacocks

    ajacocks Newbie

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    Many thanks for the advice, ohlip! Also, thanks to toughasnails for the email.

    I'm going to give it a shot, tonight, and see if I can get further. I'll post an update, after I'm done.

    Thanks!
    - Alex
     
    ajacocks, Mar 27, 2012
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  5. bigbinc

    bigbinc Newbie

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    Hi, I'm having trouble disassembling my CF-T5 to replace the CMOS battery. I unscrewed all the bottom screws but still can't get it to open up. Does anyone know how to do this, any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
     
    bigbinc, Nov 21, 2012
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  6. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    ADOR, Nov 21, 2012
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  7. bigbinc

    bigbinc Newbie

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    Thanks, any tips on removing the keyboard? I'm afraid i'm going to break it. Thanks again.
     
    bigbinc, Nov 21, 2012
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  8. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    If I remember right, there are 2 thin metal clips under the battery that hold the top of keyboard. You need to slide them out, as well as removing the screws.
     
    Springfield, Nov 22, 2012
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    picco Newbie

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    I found two disassembly/assembly videos for the CF-T5 (Japanese, Let's Note version).
    Not very helpful as the protagonist does not seem to have a clue of how to proceed, and does not show much
    of the interesting parts like the keyboard clips


     
    picco, May 5, 2015
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  10. EdFromBJCS

    EdFromBJCS Notebook Geek

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    I once tried to disassemble a CF-T7. If the T5 is anything like it --and I think it is-- it's going to be some kind of crazy Japanese puzzle box. I'm glad I'm not a technician, because I don't have the patience.
     
    EdFromBJCS, May 5, 2015
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  11. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I think I have a service manul. I will look when I get home...IF I remember...
     
    Shawn, May 5, 2015
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  12. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    There are 4 clips under the battery and drive,I believe.They are sealed in plastic and you need to cut that and slid the clips out. This is a CF-F8 but the clips are the same,you can see where I took 5 of them out.

    [​IMG]
     
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    safn1949, May 6, 2015
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  13. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    i believe the name of those fasteners is "jesus clips" .
    :D :p
     
    CWB32, May 6, 2015
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  14. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    ball peen tool works..

    pm me for manual
     
    Shawn, May 6, 2015
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