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    Looking to buy my 1st CF-31

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by CF-28 Frankenstein, Dec 14, 2016.

  1. CF-28 Frankenstein

    CF-28 Frankenstein Notebook Geek

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    Anything in particular to look for / look out for?
     
    CF-28 Frankenstein, Dec 14, 2016
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Private conversation started.

    The mk1's are internally different from the mk2 and later models. Many parts won't swap to or from a mk1.
    If you are attempting to rebuild one, avoid an ex Air-Force model if possible. They use heavy duty Lock-tite to cover every screw head.
    You will spend HOURS attempting to remove the screws and open the bottom cover.
    Avoid the passworded ones as some of them have a system password that won't allow the Toughbook to boot at all. I bought one that when I tried to boot from a HDD, it encrypted the HDD's that I had installed. Impossible to save those 3 drives. I even tried new PCB's.
    I had to replace the CF-31's motherboard.
     
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    Shawn, Dec 15, 2016
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    CF-28 Frankenstein Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, I've heard about the bios password lock and know not to mess with those. I was unaware about the differences between the Mk-1's and the newer generations. Thanks for the info.
     
    CF-28 Frankenstein, Dec 15, 2016
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    I do have a couple for sale.
     
    Shawn, Dec 15, 2016
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Shawn will do you right and sell you a great unit at a fair price. :D
     
    safn1949, Dec 15, 2016
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