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    dvd rom swap

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by new2cf-28, Jan 17, 2010.

  1. new2cf-28

    new2cf-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm a newby here and to Toughbooks. Just a newby to computers really. I just purchased a refurb. CF-28 that has a DVD rom and would like to install a cdrw or a cdrw/dvd rom. Is this a difficult install? Can I just remove the dvd rom and install the cdrw and things work or is there more to it? Is there any instruction online that will help with the swap. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you,
    Mark
     
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  2. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Mark,

    Welcome to the forum. Yes... If you read the stickies at the top of the firum... it will all be explained to you. It may take a little reading though...

    It is about the easiest modification that you can do..... But you cannot just swap it... read on...
     
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  3. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    Well, most you can't just swap, that is true, but I do have one of the few for sale in the 4-Sale section of this forum that can just be swapped... :D

    I also swapped a Panasonic made DVD-RAM into mine with no mod. The mod is easy and well described here, you just have to bridge a pad.

    Welcome!
     
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  4. new2cf-28

    new2cf-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Even with a true Panasonic cdrw/dvd rom I need to do the hack?

    thank you,
    Mark
     
    new2cf-28, Jan 17, 2010
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  5. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Yes, that is usually the case ,the mod is necessary with most standard cd/dvd drives
    But it is wise to try it first before modifying

    Alex
     
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    H! If you are going to use the panasonic UJDA 750 Dvd/Cd-rw combo, no need to mod the caddy just swap it out and your set.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Jan 17, 2010
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