Tough Book CF-31 MK3- Some Questions

Hello Folks,

I am quite new into the tough book market. I love the Toughbook because of how easy and user-friendly it is to replace parts-, but finding them is a challenge in it of its self.

So I bought this used Toughbook on eBay and I am looking to replace a couple of things. I really appreciate all the help you guys give.





The Bezel

I am looking to replace the interior screen bezel as it is chipped. As well as the Power port cover.

I have been looking around on the internet and I cannot seem to find a bezel anywhere online so I was hoping to get a part number so I could get inquire from http://www.heartlandsi.com/ to find out the cost of buying one.

The Port Cover

I have come pretty close to finding a port cover on eBay for $10 http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-DC-port-...ok-CF-31-MK1-OEM-New-DFHR9174YA-/321866288866 until it said I needed a different model for the MK2s and Up. I was wondering if there is any truth in this statement? I thought that the parts between the different MKxs were interchangeable.

If not, I can play it safe by going through http://toughruggedlaptops.com/acces...anasonic-toughbook-cf-31-cf31-port-cover.html and buying the whole set and paying and outrageous shipping fee of $10. \

In the last case scenario, I could always try to acquire the part number and shoot heatlandsi an email.

What do you suggest I do?

Any help is greatly appreciated,
Thank You

 

The mk2 and up use a single strip that has all of the port covers in one.
If you trim yours a bit, I am sure the single cover from a mk1 would work.

If you think $10 is outrageous shipping, Make sure you are sitting down when you talk to Heartlands. $35 is their minimum shipping rate.

I have an exceptionally nice bezel here. It looks new.
Start a private conversation with me to discuss it.

 

I think I just passed out. $35 to ship an item that weighs no less than a stack of quarters is death inducing.

I will start a convo about the bezel.

Thank You,
^_^

 

Depends who you talk to at Heartland they might help you with shipping. Sometimes they will ship by USPS but it still will cost you $$10-$15.00 but the port cover will be a lot cheaper. Call them first on the cover .The bezel will be cheaper from Shane.

 

Hello Sir,

Thank you for the advice, Shane is an awesome guy to talk to. I have not called heartland so I cannot say the same for them.

Thank You for Your Time

 

Who is this Shane that you guys speak of?

Shawn.......Ha Ha Ha

 

shane .... come baaaaack !

 

They are good to deal with but if the parts are not in stock you could be waiting a while.