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gps in my cf-30

#1 Post by pvballard »

hello
i have my first toughbook cf-30 it did not have gps so i bought one on ebay. is there any tutorial on how to do this and software i would need.
thanks pat

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Could you post your full model number and a link to the GPS that you bought.
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Re: gps in my cf-30

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Re: gps in my cf-30

#4 Post by Shawn »

these results will get you started..

https://www.google.com/search?num=20&sa ... umY9yWC0TQ
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Re: gps in my cf-30

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It's fairly easy..
REMOVE BATTERY AND DISCONNECT AC ADAPTER

remove strip above keyboard..slide keyboard towards lcd
.lift the keyboard..hope it isn't glued down, but usually they are.
Remove the stainless cover..directly under it is the bluetooth gps bracket..

Remove the 2 rubber pieces on the lid..attach the antenna and feed the cable down.
remove the hinge cover and stainless cover....feed the antenna through to the gps board.

attach the gps to the bracket and install the ffc cable..making sure of the correct side up.
reassemble

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Re: gps in my cf-30

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https://plus.google.com/photos/10517987 ... 8304476254

this is what i was going by as for how to install it. it says at end to plug antenna into card at back and that you have to take bottom off. i am glad i looked for better info.
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pvballard wrote:https://plus.google.com/photos/10517987 ... 8304476254

this is what i was going by as for how to install it. it says at end to plug antenna into card at back and that you have to take bottom off. i am glad i looked for better info.
thanks shawn
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Re: gps in my cf-30

#8 Post by pvballard »

ok that was not as bad as i thought have it in no screws left over and it turns on. i started and hit f2 and saw that model no. here is cf-CTQAZBM not the same as on sticker on the back. so i am guessing this thing as been pieced together. i set the gps to auto and now i have a com 3 but Google earth does not see com 3 should i download another program to work with this.
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Re: gps in my cf-30

#9 Post by Shawn »

Software to verify that the gps communicates is Winfast Navigator.
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Personnally I hate Micro.. Streets&Trips....I use a discontinued program from Garmin.. MobilePC..It accepts updated maps and works the same as the handheld Garmins...
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Re: gps in my cf-30

#10 Post by pvballard »

streets and trips was to much money i use google earth to plot out installs to our towers i work for a isp. line of sight system.

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