If you need some tech support for a business rugged, semi-rugged or legacy Toughbook, this is your destination. If you have an older model, it might be worthwhile to upgrade to something newer, but we understand if you'd rather keep the old slugger chuggin' along. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If it is, we have some tutorials to help with that.
Can't find what you're looking for? Shoot us an email and we'll do our best to help you out. Rather have an expert technician work on your machine? We have those as well (please note, however, that older laptops are often not worth the cost of repairs).
Select your Toughbook
CF-18
CF-28
CF-48
CF-50
CF-51
CF-52
CF-72
CF-73
CF-C1
CF-T5
CF-W4
CF-18
- How to Remove and How to Install the Wireless Antenna (YouTube)
- How to Remove the Screen Bezel (YouTube) - Removing the screen bezel on the CF-18 is the first step in various repairs, including replacing the wireless/bluetooth antenna and replacing the LCD.
- How to Replace the Hard Drive (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Keyboard - Replacing the keyboard is easy and can be done in under five minutes with just a couple screwdrivers. This guide applies to the CF-19 as well as the CF-18.
- How to Upgrade the Memory (YouTube)
CF-50
- How to Replace the CMOS Battery (YouTube) - The CMOS battery is used to keep track of the time and date when your CF-50 is turned off. If you repeatedly have to set the time/date on your computer, you're CMOS battery may need to be replaced.
- How to Replace the hard Drive (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Inverter Board (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Keyboard (YouTube)
- how to Replace the LCD Assembly (YouTube)
- How to Replace the LCD Cover (YouTube)
CF-51
- How to Replace the CD-ROM Drive (YouTube)
- How to Replace the CMOS Battery (YouTube) - If the clock and calendar on your Toughbook CF-51 are acting screwy, you might need to replace the CMOS battery.
- How to Replace the Hard Drive (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Keyboard (youTube)
- How to Replace the LCD Assembly (YouTube)
- How to Replace the WiFi Card (YouTube)
- How to upgrade the Memory (YouTube)
CF-52
CF-52CDxBVxx Service Manual (Simplified)
- Help! The sound isn't working! - After a fresh load of Windows 7, sometimes the sound stops working. Here's how to fix it.
- How to Replace the Fan and CMOS Battery (YouTube) - If you find that you have to reset the time and date every time you boot up your CF-52, it may be time to replace the CMOS battery.
- How to Replace the Hard Drive (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Keyboard (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Sound Card (YouTube)
- How to Upgrade the Memory (YouTube)
CF-C1
- How to Disassemble the CF-C1 (YouTube)
- How to Install a Broadband Card (YouTube)
- How to Replace the Keyboard (YouTube)
- How to Replace the LCD Screen (YouTube)
- How to Replace the WiFi Card (YouTube)
- How to Upgrade the Memory - The CF-C1 comes with a handy-dandy upgrade slot that makes it easy to speed up your computer. Armed with just a RAM module and a Phillips-head screwdriver, you can speed up your Toughbook in about one minute.