~Toughbooktalk~

Hi

I´m new to this board and I´m from germany. So please excuse my bad english

Regarding my problem/question:
I bought a used CF-30 (MK2) which has a worn out touchpad. My local dealer in germany wants to charge me 150€/$170 for a new one (including installation). Due to the fact that I only payed 200€/$220 for the used CF-30, this is no option for me. Is there a (much) cheaper way to get it replaced? Maybe a DIY-solution? Thanks in advance!

Just hunt for the part and fix it yourself?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Panason ... SwI-BWJkXv

I'm sure you can find cheaper if you keep looking.

Thanks! Sounds good! Is it easy to change the touchpad? I found a video on YouTube, there it seems a Little bit tricky?!

yes it is tricky.
Too much heat or force will destroy the palmrest.

Here is a better solution. Buy this and swap all of your parts on it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-Tough ... HaBWhM3q24

@Shawn:
Thanks for this solution, but I´m quite unsure swapping all my (visible) good parts in this worn out thing ...

If you are unsure about a hardware swap, you really do not want to try swapping the touchpad yourself. It requires a lot of finesse.

Ok, so maybe I´ll look for an independent workshop over here who can do the touchpad recplacement or a swap

send a message to board member onirakiss.
He lives in Germany and may be able to help you.

Thanks!

We are in a conversation now. Thank u.