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    Would a CF28 LCD Frame fit on a CF-29?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by lt1956, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. lt1956

    lt1956 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I was wondering HOW different the 2 covers really are. I have a CF-28 with a nice custom black powder coated Cover for the LCD both front and the back, plus the bezel cover. I also had the handle done.

    What I would like to know is IF I removed the cover from my CF-29 could I take my CF-28 one add add those pieces to it? This would save trying to get the new one painted.

    I dont have my CF-29 yet so I cant tell a side by side. But in theory it should be possible IF the whole case was replaced front and back for the LCD.

    Thanks, I hope one of you know?
     
    lt1956, Mar 14, 2008
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  2. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    I say no! coz the hinges covering of cf-29 is far more wider than cf-28.
     
    ohlip, Mar 15, 2008
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  3. TBtech29

    TBtech29 Notebook Evangelist

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    they will not interchange without heavy modification.
     
    TBtech29, Mar 15, 2008
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  4. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Read: BIG EFF-ing Grinder, TIG welder, & lots of duct tape. Plus, then you get to rewire without a schematic.

    mnem
    All in a day's work for McGyver...
     
    mnementh, Mar 15, 2008
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  5. TBtechj

    TBtechj Newbie

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    they will not interchange, the models have completely different hinges and screw locations.
     
    TBtechj, Mar 31, 2008
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  6. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I wired my sister's new home for phone service with a drywall screw once... Really.

    Short answer = You can't swap the screens.

    Long answer = You can swap them with heavy modifications.... Just like you can hammer out the sheetmetal of a KIA into that of a Porsche... You may be able to do it... But why would you?
     
    Toughbook, Mar 31, 2008
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