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    CF48V Upgrade to DVD Writer, Internal WiFi

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by prjacobs, Dec 26, 2007.

  1. prjacobs

    prjacobs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi:
    I'm new to the forum and own 2 toughbooks, (a retired CF-45 and a CF-48), and have a couple of questions:

    1/. My CF-48 has a CD-RW/DVD combo drive. Can I upgrade this to an internal DVD writer? I know the physical size of the drives is the same, but will the laptop recognize it? (I'm running XP SP2.) The present unit is a UJDA 720 and I was looking at the UJ-845 as an upgrade unit.

    2/. Is there a way to install an internal WiFi card in this machine?

    Thanks!
     
    prjacobs, Dec 26, 2007
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  2. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Should be a yes on both accounts, but as for how/where to put them, I'm not sure.

    If the 48 is anything like the 50 though, there might be a door on the bottom that you unscrew one screw, and access the mini-pci slot.
     
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    ToughNut Notebook Evangelist

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    The internal Intel wifi compartment is located beside the battery. It is a snap-on cover, no screws (pry open from the left, if you are facing the monitor). I've not taken the unit apart to see where the Main & Aux antenna cables lead to but yes, the mini-pci slot is there.

    Have not gotten a replacement DVD drive or their compatibility but you might find answers in this post. Update us when you're done upgrading.
     
    ToughNut, Dec 27, 2007
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