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    Maintenance for waterproof port covers?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Kardan, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Should the seals on all the port covers on a CF-29 be lubricated, restored, replaced on some kind of schedule with some kind of material? Recommendations?
    Thanks.
     
    Kardan, Nov 11, 2010
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I generally replace my power rubber every 3 months regardless as it gets beat to HELL with all the use... the USB one I replace every 6 months... You have a 29 so the seals aren't very good to begin with.

    Obviously if they break then I replace them too :p
     
    Rob, Nov 11, 2010
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  3. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Yeah - just try not to break them off. That's really about all you CAN do. :(

    mnem
    Consumable.
     
    mnementh, Nov 11, 2010
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  4. shackwrrr

    shackwrrr Notebook Consultant

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    you could treat them with silicone grease (dielectric)
     
    shackwrrr, Nov 13, 2010
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  5. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    When you do that, they don't stay plugged anymore... they just pop off the port and hang loose. (Particularly the power and USB cover). I've tried.

    mnem
    MOOP.
     
    mnementh, Nov 13, 2010
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    shackwrrr Notebook Consultant

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    mine at the top of the flap there is a nice catch and it takes quite alot of force to pop open.
     
    shackwrrr, Nov 13, 2010
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  7. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Mine don't... plus, I don't like the grunge that tends to accumulate when you smear grease there. Yucky putz.

    mnem
    Various.
     
    mnementh, Nov 14, 2010
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