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    Replacing Motherboard

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Mark F, Aug 4, 2013.

  1. Mark F

    Mark F Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to replace my motherboard and I am wondering if the number matches is that all I need to be concerned with?

    My specs (double checked I didn't transpose any)

    CF-74GCDCDBM and MB # DL3UP1600BAA,

    Looking at one on ebay with same # DL3UP1600BAA.


    I shouldn't have to worry about BIOS flashing or anything right? I should be able to just swap them out? How about the first boot, will there be a conflict with the OS? I usually use W7 pro, not worried about other OS I have.

    Thanks for any input.
     
    Mark F, Aug 4, 2013
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  2. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

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    As long as the board doesn't have a bios password it should drop in.

    The OS may detect the change and ask a couple questions. This is no different then swapping a HDD from one unit to an identical unit in my experience.

    Set bios to defaults first time around.

    Good luck. Report back. :)
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Aug 4, 2013
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  3. Mark F

    Mark F Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, will do.
     
    Mark F, Aug 4, 2013
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  4. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I just did this to a cf74 about a month ago.....Thanks Jeff:thumbsup:
    It is a tad tedious. Keep a couple of small bins to store the parts in. It is definitely more complicated in a cf74 than probably any other Toughbook I have worked on.
     
    Shawn, Aug 5, 2013
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    During the disassembly, I suggest to mark each in every screw slot and set aside screws that have taken out on it by group size so that it is more easier when you assemble the unit again.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Aug 5, 2013
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  6. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I use a egg carton to put my screws in and take lots of pictures of every step I do...I number my egg carton 1 to 12 and the same with my pictures.
     
    toughasnails, Aug 5, 2013
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