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    my toughy was a wimpy

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Boo Boo, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    it was only like 30 degrees out but it gave me the flashing orange.

    took it about 30 minutes to warm up. what a baby.

    but at least i know what the flashing orange is and its all good
     
    Boo Boo, Jan 3, 2011
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    WOW... in 30 degree weather (Fahrenheit) it will warm up for about 20 - 30 seconds... when it's about 0 degrees it takes about 2-3 minutes... What model? I'm using a CF-29 mk1 and a CF-30 mk1...
     
    Rob, Jan 3, 2011
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Sounds like his HDD heater is on the fritz.

    mnem
    Fritz the CAT, that is...
     
    mnementh, Jan 3, 2011
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  4. Boo Boo

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    it probably was below freezing and was sitting for a good 6 hours. could be the heater. I know I tried the sata mod and I know it was a messy job
     
    Boo Boo, Jan 5, 2011
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Take out the caddy... Apply Bic lighter... Warm up the drive... TA DA! Warm, toasty drive. ;)
     
    Toughbook, Jan 5, 2011
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    MMMMMmmmm Toast............
     
    Shawn, Jan 6, 2011
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  7. Boo Boo

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    or stick it in ones pants
     
    Boo Boo, Jan 6, 2011
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    markthemailman Notebook Guru

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    I have a 1.4 CF 29 I leave in my truck all the time and even when it is below zero outside, it loads and starts in seconds. Perhaps there is another issue at fault here.
     
    markthemailman, Jan 6, 2011
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    nope its teh heater. but it works if it warms up some so thats ok. next time I wont mod the hd carrier
     
    Boo Boo, Jan 7, 2011
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    markthemailman Notebook Guru

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    Well I stand corrected. My cf 29 was in my mail truck on the floor, temp around 10 f, started it up and I got the blinking battery light! HDD heater working...it took around 45 seconds and then it started right up.
     
    markthemailman, Jan 13, 2011
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