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    WHAT!!! THE!!! CRAP!!! - CF-31 NOT hot swapable DVD drive????

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Dec 13, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Why!????

    The 29's, 30's 73's and 74's are all hot swap... And 52...

    If I take the drive out (like to test another drive using my CF-31), I have to REBOOT before it will show up in my computer. Doesn't make the "device recognized" noise either. The drive has power because I can open it by hitting the button, but nothing more!

    Ehh!
     
    Rob, Dec 13, 2011
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    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    What happens if you use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the taskbar?
     
    db04p71, Dec 13, 2011
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  3. Rob

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    HOLY CRAP! That worked!!! WOW! Rep point to you sir!

    Thanks! :)

    Mod can close the thread now! :)
     
    Rob, Dec 13, 2011
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    LOL! So the last person I have a rep point too was you... I will rep Jeff and then rep you! :D
     
    Rob, Dec 13, 2011
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    Always practice safe ejection.
     
    old busted, Dec 13, 2011
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