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    cf-29enpnxkm hdd swap

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by policeinterceptor200, Sep 13, 2012.

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    policeinterceptor200 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Techtuff is a member here and a trusted seller. I don't see any pata to sata adapter on that ad.
     
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    so is it a good item and what all is needed to make the heater work?
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 13, 2012
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    The heater is automatic. It will come on if needed.
     
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    ok. ty. so no driversor anything? and has anyone installed a ssd?
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 13, 2012
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    (but the heater is not necessary, if u use an ssd. it is only for the bearings of the motor inside the hdd, if u use the toughbook in colder regions.)
     
    onirakkiss, Sep 14, 2012
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    ok.i mainly intended to use the heater since it is included. i am looking at staying with xp pro sp3 since it is what my comp came with and i want to keep all the stuff like touch screen working.
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 14, 2012
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    do use the heather, if the heater is not included, it might not come through BIOS as it is looking for the heater.
    I tried to do without when I replaced my HDD with an SSD, was no success.
     
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    ok good. ty. i am looking at a ssd at best buy. it is 180 gig for $200. good deal or any other options? lower cost the better. this comp sees alot of abuse
     
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    My advice to you is to read all the reviews on the SSD you are looking at. I have been using the Intel X25 / 320 / 330 / 520 series drives in my Toughbooks (19's , 30's , 52's and 53) and no problems at all...boot times are 16 to 28 seconds. I was looking at the OCZ SSD drives because of the price but they are having a lot of trouble with them failing. Check these two out and look at the reviews and compare them to others

    Newegg.com - Intel 520 Series Cherryville SSDSC2CW180A310 2.5" 180GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Internal SSD free 2nd day shipping $189.99

    Newegg.com - Intel 330 Series Maple Crest SSDSC2CT180A3K5 2.5" 180GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) free 2nd day shipping $154.99
     
    toughasnails, Sep 14, 2012
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