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    CF-U1 SSD replacement

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Geraout, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. Geraout

    Geraout Notebook Consultant

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    Looking for a replacement SSD for a CF-U1.

    The installed SSD seems to have corrupted. See pic of BIOS screen.

    It seems that the Transcend TS64GSSD10-M is not now available and this locked thread

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...1-drive-for-panasonic-toughbook-cf-u1.799625/

    recommends some alternatives. All the alternatives look to be 40 pin ZIFs while this thread

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/cf-u1-ssd.776731/#post-10016215

    shows the Transcend TS64GSSD10-M as 35 pin.

    I would rather just replace the SSD than do the mod that involves removing the WWAN card etc . Any advice welcome please.
     

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    Geraout Notebook Consultant

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    Further to this I have found only one SSD and caddy for sale which is a 32gb.

    It looks completely different to the corrupted 64gb that needs replacing, with no heater cable etc...

    Is there more than 1 type of SSD for CFU1s?

    (BTW how do I edit the thread title to amend the typo?).
     

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    Geraout, Oct 23, 2018
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    I can do it for you. Check title now.
     
    toughasnails, Oct 23, 2018
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    Thank you toughasnails...
     
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    A UK eBay seller is selling complete mk2s with 64GB SSD, camera and bcr for £35.

    Cheaper to buy a whole new CF-U1 !
     
    Geraout, Oct 25, 2018
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    That's under $60.00 Canadian. That is cheap.
     
    toughasnails, Oct 26, 2018
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    My guess there was only one. I couldn't find it either.
     
    toughasnails, Oct 27, 2018
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    There were several but got bought very fast. The seller lists a few every few days.

    CF-U1GQGUG2M

    Description: WinXP (Win7 COA), Intel Atom Z530 1.60GHz, Ultra, 5.6" WSVGA Touch, 64GB SSD, 2GB, Intel WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, No Drive, TPM, No Pass Through, 2D Bar, 2MP Cam, Gobi, No Drive, Toughbook Preferred
    MSRP: $4,053
     
    Geraout, Oct 27, 2018
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