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How to Fix GOBI Card Settings After Installing Ubuntu

How to Fix GOBI Card Settings After Installing Ubuntu

In a previous blog, we gave you the steps to install Ubuntu on a Panasonic Toughbook CF-31. Maybe you successfully installed Ubuntu, but ran into issues with the Gobi card settings. No need to worry-we can help with that. In the following blog, we'll explain step-by-step how to fix them. Step One: B…
How to Fix GOBI Card Settings After Installing Ubuntu

How to replace the keyboard on a Panasonic Toughbook CF-31

Replacing the keyboard is a pretty easy, pretty common repair. You'll just need a small Phillips-head screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver. Step one: power down Always power down completely when handling your Toughbook's internal components. This entails shutting down the laptop (all the way &md…
How to Install Ubuntu on a Panasonic Toughbook CF-31

How to Install Ubuntu on a Panasonic Toughbook CF-31

Linux operating systems come in many flavors known as distributions, or “distros” for short. A distro contains the user interface and any necessary applications. One of the most popular and user-friendly Linux distros is called Ubuntu. Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the water or you’re a…
How to Install Ubuntu on a Panasonic Toughbook CF-31

How to Fix Toughbook Hotkeys on Windows 10

This is going to be a short one. Almost short enough to be a Tweet. Problem: Toughbook hotkeys are not working properly after updating to Windows 10. Solution: Go to your installed programs (Settings > System > Apps & features) and look to see if Hotkey Appendix and/or Hotkey Settings…

Fix: Toughbook has no sound / won't unmute

This tutorial is for most Panasonic Toughbook laptops running Windows 7. Difficulty: pretty easy Time: about 10 – 15 minutes If you didn't buy your used Toughbook from us, there's a good chance you've had some issues with your audio, or lack thereof. What you might not realize is that th…