The beginning of my toughbook oddessy...

[SHEEPMAN!]

WIHA:
261/PH1x60
261/PH0x50
260/3.0x60

Will do just about everything. These are the Red Spinner Black handle ones.

I also have a large blue handle PH2x100 and the next smaller for the big screws on the CF-30 bottom corners and hinges. Proturn 3K 451N/PH2x100 (for hinge screws) Smaller one is a on leave of absence right now.

I'm about due to replace 261/PH1x60....it's starting to get a bit worn..

[safn1949]

Got the set,I'm using a Plymouth Forge #1 right now,a very good screwdriver.

[SHEEPMAN!]

I like big handles but I also like the spinner. Every once in a while I hold the screwdriver with my forehead while getting lined up. Hence the spinner is handy. I know, dumb looking but results are results.

BTW after fifteen years of saddle work I have carpal tunnel in both hands. In that business if the tools are not sharp...you cripple yourself. A truly sharp blade makes very little noise when going through saddle skirting. And that would be 3/16". My hands hurt when I "think" of cutting saddle skirting.

The ph1x60 will work on nearly all toughbook tear downs. Hence it's worn.

[Shawn]

You could be like me and swap ALL the screws to stainless socket heads.

[john_jrhan762]

You could be like me and swap ALL the screws to stainless socket heads.

I actually considered that, since I'm in the market for screws anyway. Is there a preferred source for them?

[SHEEPMAN!]

Too much searching involved.....toughbook went to the model train place. Someplace on NBR.

Meanwhile it's raining and I'm eating dinner.

G'luck.

[john_jrhan762]

Dang.

[Shawn]

You could be like me and swap ALL the screws to stainless socket heads.

I actually considered that, since I'm in the market for screws anyway. Is there a preferred source for them?

I got them from Fleabay, but had to wait for them. A model train place will have them right away.

Here is a thread that lists several sources.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/panason ... crews.html

[john_jrhan762]

GOBI 2000 arrived for the CF-19 today; it was the correct model! I cannot say enough thanks to the people who have been kind enough to share their knowledge, experiences, and resources here. Because of the efforts of those who have gone before, I seem to have gotten the right drivers and software after very minimal effort. I won't call it a success until I get the GPS to lock satellites & give a position, but I feel I am on the right track and only have these forums to thank for that! So keep the advice, tips, tricks, and wisdom coming; and thanks to all for tolerating my ignorance!

...Also, does anyone know the screw size for the WWAN card? It's currently secured by nothing more than the power of positive thinking...

[natescott90]

I did some Googling and my educated guess would M2x4mm but I'm sure someone else can give you a definitive answer