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    OEM bluetooth of CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ohlip, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Hi! Can somebody here show me how the oem bluetooth installed on the cf-29. I have a bluetooth of cf-18 wich is also the one use by cf-29. I need a picture of it and see the position of the bracket maybe i can mod.. the bracket itself. Thank you


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    Teo... Are you looking on how to hook up the antenna or the bluetooth itself?
     
  3. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Thank you, TB, the bl itself. I am trying to figure out the position of the bl module beneath the keyboard opening. I already have the module but no bracket and I can't fig.. it out.

    I hooked it up the ribbon cable to the connector already and it works fine but it is temporarily tape on the top of the modem.



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    picture pls!!..... Nobody own a cf-29 with bluetooth here?


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    Teo.... They are actually kind of rare if you ask me... I have only had two out of all the CF-29s that have passed through my hands.

    As I recall... The BT unit was held by two screws to the right rear of the opening beneath the keyboard. I think it actually even installs kind of underneath part of the keyboard floor... If you get my drift... I could probably take a picture of the CF-29 and draw it as I remember it... If you need it... As I recall there were a few stand-offs that were used to keep it off the mobo...
     
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    I think I've got the picture now! Oh! thats why there are two spare screw hole on the side. Thanks

    BTW, I have no call yet for job until next week. So probably more time to mod.. my project.

    teo
     
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    This sounds ominous...

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    *Backs slowly away*
     
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    Me too.... I'll hopefully be putting 3 Toughbooks up on ebay by Sunday night!