Easy Toughbook Repairs

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Toughbook Repairs & Instructional Videos

We've previously reviewed the total cost of ownership of Panasonic Toughbooks.  In that review,  discussed that Panasonic Toughbooks have (on average) a 2.42% failure rate, making them significantly more durable that consumer-line laptops that average an 11-19% failure rate.That 2.42% failure rate means that at some point in time, a very small percentage of Panasonic Toughbooks will have some sort of issue that will need repair.  Of course, these issues can be from a hardware issue or from excessively rough usage by the owner.

Did you know that we also produce instructional repair videos which are posted on your YouTube channel, Toughbook Repair How To's?  The videos span across the semi- and fully-rugged Toughbook models that are still running in service.  They include the CF-52, CF-19, CF-30, CF-29, and CF-28.  These videos encompass common basic repair issues such as how to replace a hard drive and how to replace a keyboard.  They also cover more in-depth repairs including repairing or replacing internal components (like system boards WLAN cards) and the touchscreen.  The videos are very detailed and easy to follow, meaning you don't need to be a computer technician in order to complete the repair.

Worried that your computer technician skills aren't quite good enough to attempt an in-depth repair?  We at Bob Johnson's Computer Stuff also offer repairs and refurbishing of Panasonic Toughbooks.  This process can be as simple as cleaning up your unit or replacing defective hardware.  Contact a representative to learn more about our repairs.

Check out one of our most popular videos, How To Replace The Bezel on a CF-18.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 LCD Replacement

The video below shows how to replace the LCD Screen in a Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 Laptop. This video brings you through the entire process from removing the bezel to how to remove the cables and hinges. Then our technician puts it all back together again.

Always remember, when working on your Toughbook to remove the battery and unplug the unit from the wall socket.

Here are the part numbers for the parts shown in this video: 0965V3 and 76109T -- Touchscreen Panel / LCD Bezel L5F30515P00 -- LCD Screen DFUP1580ZA - Touchscreen Board D2148-B001-M1-0 -- Inverter Board DFMC0863 -- Inverter Board Cover 70607 -- Hinges Left and Right DFKM0517 -- Rear Bezel cover with antennae wires. We feel that these are the correct part numbers since these numbers were printed on the part. We hope that this video is helpful in repairing your Panasonic Toughbook CF-30. Watch for more videos that show repairs on this model laptop. Still can't figure it out? We're Toughbook professionals who can replace the LCD for you, call us at 877-202-7788. We'd love to talk to you! :)