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    Removing a CF-51 bezel and top cover

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by gbrittenum, May 5, 2012.

  1. gbrittenum

    gbrittenum Notebook Geek

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    What is the best tool to remove the little screw covers the the lower corners of the bezel on the CF-51? What about the rubber bumpers that cover the top screws? Do the rubber bumpers pop back in or do you have to glue them? If so what glue is best?

    Is that typically an under a hour task to remove the bezel and top lid of the CF-51 or over an hour?

    Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    A scalpel. Warm them up with a hair dryer and maybe they won't wrinkle.

    Scalpel again maybe with a dulled edge. I use my fingernail and roll them out. Put them is something as they like to crawl off.

    The bumpers usually stay put as they have adhesive "built in".

    Probably over an hour the first time. After that less.

    Jeff...questions answered in same order sent...
     
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  3. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Dental picks work great. Also the cheapo plastic case opener for cell phones helps to split the bezel off without gouging it up by using metal tools..
     
    Shawn, May 5, 2012
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