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    Cf-74ecbaxbm Help!!!

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Feb 21, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I have a 2.0 CF-74 touch that got returned to me because it was shutting down. I've determined (or I hope I've determined lol) that it is a heating issue. Any experience with this issue on the 74's??

    I've tried a hundred different types of RAM + I removed the battery, combo drive, & hard drive to no avail...

    I took it apart and can't figure out anything... I let it sit over the weekend and got it to post once and now, to no avail it won't post again :(

    HELP!!!!!!!!!!! :(
     
    Rob, Feb 21, 2011
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Have you tried different power bricks or batteries? Maybe battery alone?
    Really sounds to me like motherboard has let the magic smoke out.
     
    Shawn, Feb 21, 2011
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  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Yes and yes...
     
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    Do you have any freeze spray? Spray the MB and see if it posts
     
    Shawn, Feb 21, 2011
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  5. Rob

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    Freeze spray??? ummm.......
     
    Rob, Feb 21, 2011
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    This type of stuff. You spray the suspected components or whole pcb.

    freeze spray
     
    Shawn, Feb 21, 2011
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Never heard of this... I don't have any of that stuff...
     
    Rob, Feb 21, 2011
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    That's cool :D
     
    toughasnails, Feb 21, 2011
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    I;ve guess the Gpu started to give up. It may or may not fix by reflowing the solder.


    Edit: also check the fan if it stll kicking or not.



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    ohlip, Feb 21, 2011
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