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    cf-19 k (mk3) custom bios revert

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by carhelp, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. carhelp

    carhelp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I bought a used CF-19 K (mk3) a while back, it has a custom logo on the bios boot screen i would like to get rid of back to standard or to an image i prefere but cannot find the file to do so. I have contacted the previouse owner and got the bios password but he cannot help with th bios reversal. The lap top is running win 7 and the code is CF-19khr88pe. Can any body help? Thanks in advance
     
    carhelp, Jan 9, 2013
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    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    it is possible, but a sensitive issue, because Pana don't wont let us do modifing the machines. U have to pay for it.
    Just have a look for the type of ur BIOS and check ur prefered search engine for software tools. And instructions too :)
     
    onirakkiss, Jan 9, 2013
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    Gear6 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would like to know that as well :). I would be nice if I could 'brand' my toughbooks with some personal info (makes it harder for someone to sell it in case they steal it, and it would help in recovering it too).
     
    Gear6, Jan 9, 2013
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  4. carhelp

    carhelp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have tried searching for some time but have not been able to find any info/help, if you have an idea where I could look please, I am banging my head, thanks
     
    carhelp, Jan 10, 2013
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I think the only place you can get this done maybe is Heartlands in USA , they are the ones that service Toughbooks and I can tell you it will not be cheap. To just remove a password on the BIOS is a couple hundred dollars I am told.
     
    toughasnails, Jan 10, 2013
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  6. carhelp

    carhelp Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow, i am in the uk so i will try to contact panasonic over here first. Thanks for the reply though :)
     
    carhelp, Jan 10, 2013
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Check your mail. It may have some help to you.


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    ohlip, Jan 11, 2013
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  8. carhelp

    carhelp Notebook Enthusiast

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    YOU ARE A LEGEND!! , this is a file set-up i am not used to, is there a user guide about? Many Many thanks for the help
     
    carhelp, Jan 11, 2013
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    carhelp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have tried all options i can think of but i dont think the bios file is there??? please help
     
    carhelp, Jan 13, 2013
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