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    Image of HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.
    09/01/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy

    I prefer this chart.
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    Image of CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton) CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton)
    09/01/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy
    This was awesome. Thanks Matt!
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    Image of Adam Hummel Adam Hummel
    09/01/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy
    Wheres the printable version, i cant even read this thing.
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    09/01/09

    @Adam Hummel: Seconded.
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    Image of Dr. H. F. Danger Dr. H. F. Danger
    09/01/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy
    Mac user Flow---
    1-Does not boot>CMD+OPT+P+R>Reset SMC>Take to Apple Store

    2-Genius takes Mac>Logon to GSX and look up service manual>Follow Apple's exact procedures.

    (If 1 go back to 2, repeat)
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    Image of se7a7n7 se7a7n7
    09/01/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy
    It's been a while since I've seen a flowchart that wasn't a joke.
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    Image of dingus dingus
    08/31/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy
    It's been about 10 years since I've had to fix a SCSI bus failure. It's time to terminate it.
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    Image of Brian Sexton Brian Sexton
    08/31/09

    @dingus: Bah dum dum!

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    Image of ploopsy ploopsy
    08/31/09

    In reply to Fixing a Computer Is Easy
    They should pin this chart up at the local Geek Squad outfit. They might learn how to fix computers properly.
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    Image of jmurph05 jmurph05
    08/31/09

    @ploopsy: the geek squad already has one like that. Step one: Bash head on keyboard.
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    Image of snoop_dizzle snoop_dizzle
    08/31/09

    @jmurph05: I thought step one was look at porn and think of a good excuse on why your computer doesn't work, and/or intentionally ruin your computer. Then, step two, if they can't think of anything bash head on keyboard.

    Repeat as needed.
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    08/31/09

    @snoop_dizzle: oh yes, and steal your music while lookin at porn.
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    Image of ploopsy ploopsy
    08/31/09

    @jmurph05: This gives me an idea for a really good prank.

    1. Get a laptop with loud speakers
    2. Disable the mute and volume buttons
    3. Save a shitload of shocking videos on the desktop (2G1C)
    4. Hide file extensions and change the video icon to picture icons.
    5. Rename the videos to the names of pornstars
    6. Make the computer lock out if a media player is launched
    7. Take the laptop to GS and tell them that you have issues opening image files.
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    08/31/09

    @ploopsy:

    problem: the simple solution is either alt f4 or CLOSE THE LAPTOP.

    You also have to consider most of the bad porn stealing geeks have probably seen all of those videos, or worse....

    you might also consider the legal consequences of showing adult videos in public, i imagine there are some states with laws that don't appreciate that.
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    08/31/09

    @endless: read step 6, if done properly alt f4 wont help. Just set the power profile so that nothing happens when the lid is down (great if you have one of those laptops with speakers at the very front).

    As far as showing adult videos in public goes, im not the one who will be doing that. Im just going in to get my laptop fixed after hackers got in and messed with it. It wasnt in my hands when the porno started.
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    09/01/09

    @ploopsy: Who says it has to be porno. Perhaps some videos of girls playing tennis?
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    Image of ploopsy ploopsy
    09/01/09

    @GitEmSteveDave_HasAFrenchLoaf: That would work. But id rather have something really graphic in case a weak stomached supervisor/customer happens to be around.
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