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    Cf-72 parts

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Systemzs, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. Systemzs

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    Anyone know where i can find the wireless network card, antenna, etc... for this model? I called one place and the price they wanted was more than I payed for the laptop..... :eek:
     
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  2. TBtech29

    TBtech29 Notebook Evangelist

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    try heartlandsi.com you will have to call but they will have the part most of the time
     
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    Yeah thats who wanted over $500 just for the parts. :eek:
     
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    Yep, that's why I keep hoping that someone will come up with drop in or at least simple (for me) mod based on a cheap wireless broadband card from ebay.

    A good mod would work as well as the current usb, or pcmcia modems and be entirely internal except for a small antenna. Use of an external (vehicle,marine) antenna would be a real plus for those of us that don't play well with others.

    I think that the reason we haven't seen movement in this direction is that most urban dwellers have access to wifi, and have no need for mobile access to the internet.
     
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    I'm actually looking for WIFI sorry if any confusion but yeah youre idea would be nice too. ;)
     
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    Sorry, I misread your post. The old brain housing group sometimes malfunctions.
     
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    Same response as in your other post - you just need a simple Mini-PCI wifi card and a plain old internal antenna - find one with a small paddle and you can mount it in the top part of the monitor - it will be completely internal and mine gets very good signal. I will chase down links for what I used for you - hardest part in splitting the case - little more complex than a 28 but still very doable - Also while you are modding the 72 I believe the backlit keyboard from the 28 will also work on the 72 - I will get you the links ASAP - this weekend when I have more time -
     
    Mega-Man, May 1, 2008
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