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Evkob (they/them)@lemmy.ca to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 months ago

What's the dumbest thing you've done to fix a tech issue?

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What's the dumbest thing you've done to fix a tech issue?

Evkob (they/them)@lemmy.ca to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 months ago
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    2 months ago

    Dead PC.

    Unplug PC.

    Lick finger.

    Stick finger against 3 metal bits where cord goes on power supply.

    Plug in PC.

    PC works.

    • flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      What?

      • LinyosT@sopuli.xyz
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        Bro fingered his PC

        • flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works
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          We’ve all tried it, be honest

          Either this one had more luck or they’re lying about the whole thing. Again…

          • WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works
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            I did it accidentally with my UPS. It didn’t like it and zapped me a little

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              Mismatched kinks really are a bitch to live with…

              I don’t want to tell you to keep an open mind and give it a go every once in a while, but I think your UPS would really appreciate the effort

      • silly goose meekah@lemmy.world
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        He fingered the socket of his PSU’s IEC power connector. I suppose this worked because the plug had a loose connection and the moisture might have helped making that connection more solid

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      I had a similar issue where a dead PC was resurrected after swapping the power cable. It’s never been a fix since, but I still try it.

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        If you don’t test for it, it WILL rear its ugly head again.

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