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    So I wanted more USB ports on my CF-30.....

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by gmgfarrand, Dec 20, 2011.

  1. gmgfarrand

    gmgfarrand Notebook Evangelist

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    This is basically an Addensum to the other CF-30 MOD ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/608441-cf-30-usb-mod-cf-30-pentest-edition.html)

    I got REALLY tired of only having ONE usable USB port so I took a USB squid hub and stuffed it inside my media bay! :)

    Stipped Hub Body
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    Stripped Female Socket
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    Modified WWAN Cover
    I epoxied the SNOT out of the connectors into the cover.. It's solid and waterproof now..
    Might top it off with Silicone.....
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    Solder on the wires
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    Tuck the wires out of Battery's way
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    Done!
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    gmgfarrand Notebook Evangelist

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    Define waterproof ;)
    Nope... No less waterproof... All around the connectors is sealed and packed..
    Now if it gets dropped in a lake or something, I have other issues....
    I though about just having ONE port accessible and plugging in a SSD via USB and putting it in the WWAN slot since it fits perfectly but I opted against it...
     
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