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    Fingerprint Reader and BIOS

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Twocents, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. Twocents

    Twocents Notebook Consultant

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    So I've got one CF-51Mk3 with a fingerprint reader and another CF-51Mk3 without a fingerprint reader but with a faster processor. I'd like to move the fingerprint reader to the CF-51 with the faster processor, but I don't know if the BIOS will see the fingerprint reader if I do. Anyone know about this? From reading the forum, I presume that the processors in these two machines are soldered on and thus not interchangeable, so switching them is not an option.

    Thanks for your replies :)
     
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  2. Silver Trooper

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    When I was working with my CF-51's, I was in nearly the same position. The problem I had at the time was I had one with the reader, but there was no cable. I think all you need is the connector on the mother board for the reader. Check the unit that has the reader and find out where/how it plugs in and then check to see if the other unit has the same configuration. I really do not think it matters which processor it has. You can also check the Toughbook configurator to see which models offered the reader.
     
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    I'm sure it doesn't matter which processor, but I would like to have the reader in the laptop with the faster processor :) If you happened to have the service manual for MK1 and Mk3 CF-51s it I'd appreciate getting them. PM me with where to go or email or whatever. Thanks again.
     
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    I have to run for now, but if Teo does not beat me to them, I will get them to you later.
     
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    No worries, not in a huge rush, we'll see who responds first. :)
     
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