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    Can't Get into CF-52 Bios

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Low_Bridge, Dec 13, 2013.

  1. Low_Bridge

    Low_Bridge Notebook Guru

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    Picked up a cf-52 EK 2.4 Ghz-

    I saw pictures of the unit in the bios but F2 & Esc during start up doesn't do anything it just goes to initializing screen now that I've received it.....

    Could it be the Keyboard top row keys are bad alone?

    Thanks!
     
    Low_Bridge, Dec 13, 2013
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  2. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Try...Pressing F2 at boot with a USB keyboard
     
    I58SR, Dec 13, 2013
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  3. Low_Bridge

    Low_Bridge Notebook Guru

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    That was to easy thanks.......she seemed to have lived a dusty life for 8k hours

    THANKS!
     
    Low_Bridge, Dec 13, 2013
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  4. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Sounds like the unit need a good cleaning. I would use compressed air on the fans if you didn't take it apart and clean it. But watch the air around the keys or you will be missing a few.
     
    ADOR, Dec 14, 2013
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  5. Low_Bridge

    Low_Bridge Notebook Guru

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    Looks like somethings rotten in Denmark.

    I tried other keyboards..... no luck only usb seems to work-

    Besides making sure all the "ZIF " type connections are seated good any Ideas? :(
     
    Low_Bridge, Dec 14, 2013
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  6. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Try resetting bios to defaults..
     
    Shawn, Dec 14, 2013
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  7. Low_Bridge

    Low_Bridge Notebook Guru

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    Tried that 2 .... just a couple of keys work. took out the ziff connection underneath where it seated that must be an intermediate to the mother board? still no luck. ..
    Thanks for any pointers ....!
     
    Low_Bridge, Dec 14, 2013
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  8. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Well...you might need another keyboard maybe but it could be the mother board too. This has happen to me on a MK2
     
    toughasnails, Dec 14, 2013
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  9. Low_Bridge

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    I've got $125 in it delivered (Less HD Caddy & Power supply) sounds like i may need to cut my loses & return it... Represented it would go into the Bios. I tried 2 other keyboards... ;(
     
    Low_Bridge, Dec 14, 2013
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  10. Shawn

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    Return it......try again with a different unit.
     
    Shawn, Dec 14, 2013
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