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    Tempo VIP Sidekick 1136-5000

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Joe JC, Dec 31, 2009.

  1. Joe JC

    Joe JC Newbie

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    I do have a CF-29 Model Number: ETKGZKM I bought a Tempo VIP Sidekick 1136-5000 but there is something about it that I don't understand, when I insert it in, the found new hardware wizard doesn't come on. Could any please tell me if this model is not compatible with the Tempo VIP Sidekick 1136-5000 or if I need the software for it, and if that is the case where do I download/buy the software from? Thanks.
     
    Joe JC, Dec 31, 2009
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  2. mattpayne

    mattpayne Notebook Consultant

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    does your MP door have the hole in it and inside the media bay, do you have a 16pin connector to the right of the long connector??
     
    mattpayne, Dec 31, 2009
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    TBtech29 Notebook Evangelist

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    this is a normal bone stock mark 2, the connector for the sidekick is not in this one,

    I know the model for the mk3 w/ sidekick is cf-29htm50bm
     
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  4. Joe JC

    Joe JC Newbie

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    Not it doesn't have the 16 pin connector in it. I guess the mk2 isn't compatible. Thanks guys.

    Case Closed
     
    Joe JC, Jan 11, 2010
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    It can be retrofitted as long as you have the right connector and wires for CF-29 model that goes to the media bay slot and modem jack respectively. Most CF-28 is equipt with this connector but it is not the one used on 29. I guess every series of toughbook Like cf-27,28, 29 and cf-30 has dif...type of connector but theoritically with the same purpose.


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    ohlip, Jan 11, 2010
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