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    Internal USB

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by opie74, Mar 9, 2010.

  1. opie74

    opie74 Notebook Guru

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    Did I read somewhere that the cf 29 has open internal USB connections?

    If so, I notice the wireless mice have this tiny USB connector.
     
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  2. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Opie -

    Ummm yeah, but not like you can plug something into; just channels internally that can be soldered to to hijack them for purposes other than intended. Mostly on the WWAN/GPS sled as I recall; though of course they HAVE to be on the MB somewhere.

    Post a full model # and ask nicely; one of the "Keepers of the Manuals" will eMail you the full schematics.

    mnem<~~~Vertically horizontal~~~<<<
     
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  3. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    There are several places on the CF-29 motherboard where you can pull a USB from. These normally require a deft hand at microsoldering what you need to the end of a ribbon cable. The schematics show them I believe.... All you need to do is open the schematics and then do an F4 search to find them all.
     
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    opie74 Notebook Guru

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    OK... Deft and soldering are two words that dont work well with me. If I could MIG weld them, Id probably be OK. LOL!!

    Thanks for the help...
     
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