CF-29

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Contents 1 General Information 1.1 Model breakdown 1.2 Model nomenclature 2 Drivers 3 Servicing 3.1 Service Manuals 4 Mods & Upgrades 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Display 4.3 GPS 4.4 Handle 4.5 Hard drive 4.6 Keyboard 4.7 Microphone 4.8 Mounts 4.9 Optical drive (CD/DVD) 4.10 Power 4.10.1 AC adapter 4.10.2 Battery 4.10.3 AC DC Adapters 4.11 RAM 4.12 SD card reader 4.13 WLAN (WiFi / 802.11a/b/g) 4.14 WWAN (Cellular)

General Information

The CF-29 is now discontinued and superceeded by the CF-30.

PDF datasheet for CF-29 mk4

Panasonic Toughbook Configurator click "discontinued models" for info on the CF-29 configurations. Note you must use Internet Explorer to use the site, it doesn't work on Firefox.

Model breakdown

The CF-29 has marks or generations defined by the sixth digit in the model number (eg. CF-29LAQCZBM) on the bottom of a CF-29 unit.

CF-29 Model Breakdown

Mark	Model	CPU	RAM	HD	Notes
Mk 1	29C, 29D	Pentium mobile 1.2GHz ULV	256MB onboard 1.2GB max DDR-1 PC-2700	2.5" IDE/PATA	D = no WiFi*
Mk 2	29E, 29F	Pentium mobile 718 1.3Ghz	256MB onboard 1.2GB max DDR-1 PC-2700	2.5" IDE/PATA	F = no WiFi*
Mk 3	29H, 29J	Pentium mobile 738 1.4GHz		2.5" IDE/PATA	J = no WiFi*
Mk 4	29L, 29M	Pentium mobile 778 1.6GHz	512MB onboard 1.5GB max DDR-2 PC-3200	2.5" IDE/PATA	M = no WiFi*
Mk 5	29N, 29P	Pentium mobile 778 1.6GHz		2.5" IDE/PATA	P = no WiFi*

• = no WiFi, but miniPCI slot is open to add a card. **are the antenna leads present?**

Model nomenclature

CF-29	C	T	T	G	Z	K	M
Model	Generation C/D: mk1 E/F: mk2 H/J: mk3 L/M: mk4 N/P: mk5	LCD & Keyboard 3: 13.3" XGA 4: 13.3" XGA, w/rubber backlit kb 5: 13.3" XGA, dual connector 6: 13.3" XGA, w/rubber backlit kb - dual connector A: 13.3" XGA, TS, emissive backlit kb B: 13.3" XGA, emissive backlit kb C: 13.3" XGA, TS, emissive backlit kb - dual connector D: 13.3" XGA, emissve backlit kb - dual connector M: 12.1" SVGA TS, backlit kb - dual connector N: 13.3" XGA, TS, rubber backlit kb - dual connector P: 12.1" XVGA TS, dual connector Q: 13.3" XGA TS, dual connector R: 12.1" SVGA TS S: 12.1" SVGA TS, rubber backlit kb T: 13.3" XGA TS U: 13.3" XGA TS, SMK backlit kb W: 13.3" XGA TS, rubber backlit kb	HD & on-board RAM K: 40GB HD & 256MB RAM L: 60GB HD & 256MB RAM N: 40GB HD & 512MB RAM P: 60GB HD & 512MB RAM Q: 80GB HD & 512MB RAM T: 40GB HD & 256MB RAM & Smartcard U: 60GB HD & 512MB RAM & Smartcard V: 60GB HD & 256MB RAM & Smartcard W: 80GB HD & 512MB RAM & Smartcard 1: 40GB HD & 256MB RAM, Intrinsically safe 2: 60GB HD & 512MB RAM, Intrinsically safe 3: 60GB HD & 256MB RAM, Intrinsically safe 4: 80GB HD & 512MB RAM, Intrinsically safe	Media, LAN & BT 0: Floppy & Ethernet A: Ethernet B: DVD, Ethernet, BT C: Floppy, Ethernet, BT D: CD, Ethernet, BT E: CDRW, Ethernet, BT G: Floppy, Ethernet H: DVD, Ethernet K: CD, Ethernet L: CDRW, Ethernet M: Floppy, test interface N: Floppy, HDD & battery security screws	WWAN & GPS 5: Salt Resistant A: EVDO Sprint <1.2GHz: CDPD B: GPS C: EVDO Verizon <1.3GHz: 1xRTT D: CDMA Sprint E: CDMA Alltel & GPS <1.3GHz: GPRS AT&T F: GPRS Cingular G: GPRS T-Mobile J: CDMA Verizon & GPS K: CDMA Sprint & GPS L: GPRS AT&T & GPS M: GPRS Cingular & GPS N: EVDO Sprint & GPS <1.3GHz: GPRS T-Mobile P: EVDO Verizon & GPS <1.2GHz: CDPD & GPS R: CDMA Verizon, no voice S: CDMA Verizon, no voice & GPS T: EDGE Cingular U: EDGE Cingular & GPS V: CDMA Alltel W: Wireless ready & GPS X: Wireless ready	Operating System B: WinXP Pro SP2 D: Windows 2000 G: WinXP Pro MUI K: WinXP Pro Z: None	Country E: U.K. F: France G: Germany M: USA & Canada P: Spain S: Sweden T: Italy

Drivers

Panasonic (Japan) site for CF-29 Toughbook drivers: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/itn/drivers/d_menu_en.html#CF-29

For alternatives, visit the Main Page:Drivers on the main page.

Servicing

Service Manuals

Generic service manual: Panasonic Part #CPD0604068C1

• Mk 1 Service Manuals
• Mk 2 Service Manuals
• Mk 3 Service Manuals
• Mk 4 Service Manuals
• Mk 5 Service Manuals

Addendums

CPD0311005P0: Parts Change Notice

CPD0403001S0: Supplement 1

Mods & Upgrades

Bluetooth

Bluetooth OEM manual

Model	Description	Price	Notes
CF-WBT291R	Retrofit Bluetooth	$306 MSRP
CF-WBT292R	Retrofit Bluetooth for mk4 & mk5	$275 MSRP

Display

Model	Description	Price	Notes
CF-VPF05U	13.3" screen protector	$79.00 MSRP

GPS

CF-29 aftermarket GPS by NBR's Toughbook

CF-29 GPS units

Model	Description	Price	Picture	Notes
CF-WGP291R	GPS Retrofit	$500 MSRP
CF-WGP292R	WAAS GPS Retrofit	$500 MSRP

Handle

Panasonic part #DFKH8009YA-0 is the CF-30 handle w/stylus holder

Hard drive

CF-29 Hard Drive Replacement

Keyboard

CF-29 Keyboards

Model	Features	Price	Picture	Notes
CF-WKB301VM CFWKB291AM N2ABZY000023	black, rubber, backlit	$299 MSRP	trustedreviews.com	While it's spill resistant, many users tell of ripped rubber while trying to clean the keyboard. Do not rub hard with a cloth while cleaning!!
CFWKB292M N2ABZJ000033	regular keyboard	$299 MSRP	trustedreviews.com
CF-WKB303VM CFWKB293M N2ABZJ000071	black, chiclet, backlit	$299 MSRP	trustedreviews.com	CFWKB294C: French version

Microphone

Mounts

OEM CF-29 docks & vehicle mounts

Part	Specs	Street price	Notes
CF-WEB2732	Vehicle port-replicator (USB 2.0)
CF-WEB2732CBL	Vehicle Mount Port Replicator with Integrated High-Gain Antenna Pass Throughs (USB 2.0)
CF-WEB2912	Vehicle Mount Port Replicator with Integrated High-Gain Antenna Pass Throughs (USB 2.0)

Other docking station manufacturers

D&R Electronics

First Mobile Technologies

Gamber Johnson (Panasonic approved)

Ledco

RAM Mounts

Tempus

Optical drive (CD/DVD)

CF-27 / CF-28 / CF-29 Optical Drive Swap by NBR's Toughbook | Mod Toughness: Easy

CF-29 Optical drives

Part	Specs	Street price	Notes
CF-VDM291U	DVD-multi drive		DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
CF-VDM292U	DVD-multi drive		DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
CF-VDR291U	Combo drive		DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Power

AC adapter

CF-29 AC adapters

Part	Specs	Street price	Notes
CF-AA1653AM	120-240Vac input 15.6Vdc @ 5A output	$54 MSRP	Standard package, same as CF-50, CF-51, CF-73, CF-30
CF-AA1653ASM	120-240Vac input 15.6Vdc @ 5A output		MIL461 compliant.

Battery

CF-29 Batteries

Part	Specs	Street price	Notes
CF-VZSU29	11.1V, 6.6 Ah	$199 MSRP	Blue tabbed. Same battery for CF-51
CF-VZSU29A	11.1V, 7.4 Ah		Yellow tabbed. Same battery for CF-51
CF-VZSU1428W		$209	Battery for media bay Same battery as CF-27, CF-28

CF-29 Battery Chargers

Part	Specs	Street price	Notes
CF-VCBTB1U		$199 MSRP	External battery charger

AC DC Adapters

CF-29 AC/DC Adapters

Part	Input	Output	Street price	Notes
CF-AAV1601AU	11-16Vdc		$140 MSRP
Lind PA1555-655	11-16Vdc	15.6V @ 5.5A 86W	$99.95	Standard package
Lind PA1555-771	11-16Vdc	15.6v @ 5.0A 80W	$119.95	Standard package Wide input voltage
Lind PA1560T-1506	11-16Vdc	15.6Vdc @ 5.5A 86W	$139.95	Standard package Timer turns off laptop 2 hours after vehicle turns off
Lind PA1630-1330	11-16Vdc	15.6Vdc @ 4.5A 70W	$99.95	Ruggedized with aircraft cable
Lind PA1650-1253	12-32Vdc	15.6v @ 5.0A 80W	$119.95	Standard package

RAM

CF-29 only has a single RAM slot. The model number determines how much RAM is soldered on the motherboard. Older CF-29s have 256MB while the newer ones have 512MB. And the largest DDR/DDR-2 RAM module you can use officially is 1 GB. If you have a 2GB module, please try it out in your CF-29 and let us know if it works!

The mk4 and mk5 bottom RAM cover is different than the older models. While the cover will fit just fine, only three screw holes match up!

SD card reader

A CF-29 mk4/5 SD card reader can use up to and including, 8GB SDHC cards.

WLAN (WiFi / 802.11a/b/g)

Engenius EMP-8602+S | 802.11a/b/g | miniPCI | 400mW | datasheet

WWAN (Cellular)

Panasonic Toughbook support says that each WWAN module is locked to its specific carrier. That is, you cannot use a Cingular card on the Rogers network in Canada even though both use the same GSM technology.

Panasonic Canada says there is no HSDPA module for the CF-29 mk4 and below for the Rogers network. An unofficial quote told me it will cost about $500 in parts (antenna, mounting and sled) with a $75 install fee. If I want to install an available WWAN module.

The CF-29 mk5 uses a mini-PCI express card for its WWAN connection. CF-29 mk4 and below use a proprietary connector for its embedded modem and as such CDMA uses the Sierra Wireless SB555 embedded module.

WWAN Software

http://toughwiki.com/index.php?title=WWAN_Resources

CF-29 WWAN modules

Part	Specs	Street price	Notes
CF-WEW29004CR	Cingular EDGE Retrofit	$652 MSRP
CF-WEW29006SR	Sprint EVDO Retrofit	$778 MSRP
CF-WEW29006VR	Verizon EVDO Retrofit	$778 MSRP
CF-WEW29007CR	HSDPA Retrofit for mk5 only	$704 MSRP
CF-WEW29006	Sled only no modem	$163.13 (Heartland)
CF-WEW29006A	Verizon EVDO Rev. A	$148.85 (Heartland)
CF-WEW29007CR	HSDPA (unk carrier)	$704 MSRP	for CF-29 mk5 only
CF-VEW29G03WAAS	AT&T EDGE & WAAS GPS, Wireless Ready	$949 MSRP
CF-VEW29V03WAAS	Verizon EVDO & WAAS GPS, Wireless Ready	$949 MSRP
CF-VEW29V04WAAS	Sprint EVDO & WAAS GPS, Wireless Ready	$949 MSRP
CF-VEW29VG3	Verizon EVDO, Wireless Ready	$499 MSRP
CF-VEW29VG4	Sprint EVDO, Wireless Ready	$499 MSRP

CF-29 WWAN module availability

Carrier	Type	CF-29 <mk4	CF-29 mk5
Rogers (Canada)	HSDPA	No	Yes
Bell/Telus (Canada)	EVDO Rev 0	Yes, using Sierra Wireless SB555 embedded module. Turnkey kit not available from Panasonic. Bell/Telus will not activate foreign ESNs.	Yes
Bell/Telus (Canada)	EVDO Rev A	No	Yes.