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    How to transplat OEM CF-30 GPS into my CF-30CQQAXBM??

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Anyone have any experience with this? I have a unit I wanna yoink the GPS out of and put it into my personal CF-30.

    Thanks guys!
     
    Rob, Feb 7, 2011
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  2. Rob

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    Never mind this! I figured it out :). It's right by the blueteeth chip under the keyboard and cover :)
     
    Rob, Feb 7, 2011
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    My offer is still good. Hope your move went o.k.

    Jeff
     
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    I'd like to do this in my CF-30 mkII, how hard is it to do

    Thanks Derrick
     
    SAR DOG, Feb 8, 2011
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    It is pretty easy installing the oem gps on cf-30 toughbook.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Feb 9, 2011
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  6. Alex

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    Agree with Teo, it's an easy mod to add the stock GPS

    If you want proof just look at Rob
    If the networking guru who is all thumbs when it comes to hardware can do it ,well trust me it's easy lol
     
    Alex, Feb 9, 2011
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  7. Rob

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    It literally took me 7 minutes to do... :)
     
    Rob, Feb 9, 2011
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  8. Rob

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    It's the EXACT same chip as the CF-19 GPS. Just a different antenna
     
    Rob, Feb 9, 2011
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    what did you use for the antenna? the bumpout or some other method?
     
    eno801, Feb 9, 2011
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    Rob, Feb 9, 2011
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