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    Threaded hole above USB port on CF-31???

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by EindhovenOne, Dec 8, 2011.

  1. EindhovenOne

    EindhovenOne Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, all. I searched around for an answer but didn't find anything so I thoughtI would ask out of sheer curiosity. On the USB port right next to the power port of my CF-31, there is a little hole above it that appears to be threaded, and the shape of the USB recess looks like a basic "what a 3 year old would draw" house shape...is this purpose built for a specific accessory? What gives? Thanks in advance! -E
     
    EindhovenOne, Dec 8, 2011
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Some usb ports can be used for firewire.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 8, 2011
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    toughasnails, Dec 8, 2011
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  4. RuggedSolutions

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    The threaded hole is for the special USB cables that can be
    fxed in place with a screw like you have on say a video-card
    cable. This is to prevent the USB socket from ripping off
    of the main-board. They use those special cables alot in the
    auto-diagnostic world as the interfaces get removed and pluged
    in alot, just saves the USB port on your machine.

    Heres a pic of the cable:
    https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/v9O520kh2ZtP9_q57tc0jNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
    https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ElSP221YdzwdNTmudtMAldMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink
     
    RuggedSolutions, Dec 8, 2011
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  5. EindhovenOne

    EindhovenOne Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ask and ye shall receive lol...thanks everyone; my curiosity is satisfied :)
     
    EindhovenOne, Dec 8, 2011
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  6. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Ummm... NEGATIVE! I don't know where you got that false information from but this is NOT the case here in the Toughbook world... ;)
     
    Rob, Dec 8, 2011
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  7. gmgfarrand

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    I have never seen a USB port used for FireWire....
    Ever... Don't think it's possible...
     
    gmgfarrand, Dec 8, 2011
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    It is, let's say, IMPOSSIBLE! Firewire and USB are two completely different platforms and the connectors are completely different also. Now, my CF-19 MK IV, little devil that it is, has IEEE 1394 built in with that port near my USB port..
    Just info to pass on, take a look at your ports and you'll see the big difference in them....
     
    gijoe4us, Dec 8, 2011
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  9. EindhovenOne

    EindhovenOne Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm definitely curious to know what Tinder was referring to or thinking about; I'm running the gamut in my mind thinking about what trick he has up his sleeve to make that interface???
     
    EindhovenOne, Dec 8, 2011
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  10. Rob

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    I'm SEMI-wondering too EindhovenOne... I wanted to say "THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!" but then I bit my tongue thinking, I don't know EVERYTHING...

    But we are ALL waiting "Tinderbox"...
     
    Rob, Dec 8, 2011
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  11. gmgfarrand

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    It is impossible... Everything is different.. Pins... Voltage... Current.. interface and controller.. Someone's hitting the eggnog early.

    5V max for USB... 30V for FIREWIRE!!!!
    Go ahead... plug that sh*t in...... Make sure you take pictures and video...
     
    gmgfarrand, Dec 8, 2011
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  12. old busted

    old busted Notebook Evangelist

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    esata/usb combo ports are common on laptops.
     
    old busted, Dec 9, 2011
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  13. toughasnails

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    My guess he was talking about something like this...maybe :rolleyes:
     
    toughasnails, Dec 9, 2011
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  14. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    My guess is post count :D
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Dec 9, 2011
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  15. EindhovenOne

    EindhovenOne Notebook Enthusiast

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    10char10char10char?
     
    EindhovenOne, Dec 9, 2011
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  16. old busted

    old busted Notebook Evangelist

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    often testes? Rocky mountain oyster fetish or... :D
     
    old busted, Dec 9, 2011
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  17. Rob

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    My guess is that he was a 14 year old kid just trying to sound smart, but I kept my mouth shut to the mean side of me and simply posted a sarcastic, passive-aggressive post. However, since we are all ripping this poor guy a new one I guess I will open my big fat mouth! :D

    ~Sorry~ :p
     
    Rob, Dec 9, 2011
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    Wyrm73 Notebook Consultant

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    Another hapless victim wanders into the Panasonic forum. There really should be a pop-up warning when posting here, "Are you sure? The Panasonic guys will eat you alive if you don't know that Toughbooks are different from all other laptops...." :D
     
    Wyrm73, Dec 9, 2011
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  19. paddydazzer

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    Here Here I agree..
     
    paddydazzer, Dec 10, 2011
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  20. paddydazzer

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    I agree :) :) :)
     
    paddydazzer, Dec 10, 2011
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  21. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    HEY!

    We're not ALL antisocial arsemonkeys, you know. ;)

    mnem
    Well, only halfway there is good enough, I suppose...
     
    mnementh, Dec 11, 2011
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  22. old busted

    old busted Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm about as social as VD.
     
    old busted, Dec 11, 2011
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  23. Wyrm73

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    If you think about it, that is actually REALLY social. :wideeyed: :laugh:
     
    Wyrm73, Dec 12, 2011
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  24. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Hence the phrase "Social Disease". ;)


    mnem
    Got a shot'll clear that right up fer ya...
     
    mnementh, Dec 13, 2011
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