funny ? computer tales

[philo]

1) I got a call from someone who wanted to know if I could upgrade their
computer. They said they knew nothing about it other than that it was
labeled as 60mhz.
When I got it on the bench it turned out to be a 200mhz P-1 (that was
usable, but just needed some more RAM)...
but I was puzzled as to where the 60mhz label was.
Then...I looked at the power supply and saw the label specifying AC input
115v 60hz!!!!!



2) The next day I got a call from someone else who needed their computer
repaired...I told them they'd have to bring it over.
They sounded hesitant and said they were not sure they could carry it as it
was so large. They claimed it was 4 feet tall!
Doubting that very much...I told them that if they wanted it fixed, they'd
have to figure out how to get it here.

Wow was I amazed when I saw it. Had to pull out my ruler.
It was a whopping 17" tall!!!



I wonder who will call me tomorrow and what kind of tales they will spin!!!!

 

[MrB]

This is caused by men telling women that 6 inches is really12 inches if you
know what I mean.

 

[Noozer]

I spent over four hours meticulously copying all my important files into a
single folder on my desktop so I could back it up before doing a fresh
install. Once I had all my files copied I went and had my dinner. When I
returned I formatted the drive, installed the OS and then went looking on my
network for my backup - which I never copied off of the PC.

: o

 

[pjdd]

The PIII was still cutting-edge, and my brother-in-law
wanted to buy his first computer. He asked me if he should
go for an 800MHz unit as it would store more data than a
700MHz processor.

It was only 2 years ago that a friend wanted me to assemble
a computer for him, but he didn't think he'd need a
keyboard since he's not a musician and wouldn't know how
to play one.

 

[philo]

The PIII was still cutting-edge, and my brother-in-law
wanted to buy his first computer. He asked me if he should
go for an 800MHz unit as it would store more data than a
700MHz processor.

It was only 2 years ago that a friend wanted me to assemble
a computer for him, but he didn't think he'd need a
keyboard since he's not a musician and wouldn't know how
to play one.

<g>

 

[wanadoo]

A member of my family wanted a computer, so I bought a old computer for him.
He called me that he moved the computer, and now there was no video anymore.
What did I sell him ?
I checked the computer and figured out what happened. The managed to connect
the VGA cable in reverse. He is a strong person (farmer) and I had to
replace the complete video card and the monitor.

 

[pjdd]

A member of my family wanted a computer, so I bought a old computer for him.
He called me that he moved the computer, and now there was no video anymore.
What did I sell him ?
I checked the computer and figured out what happened. The managed to connect
the VGA cable in reverse. He is a strong person (farmer) and I had to
replace the complete video card and the monitor.

That reminds me.....
A customer wanted to have a printer installed. I told him on the phone
to bring in the printer and the computer - just the box (usually called
the CPU here), that he didn't have to bring the monitor, etc.

When I plugged in the VGA connector of my monitor to his computer which
used on-board video, I vaguely noticed that it felt kind of mushy, but
didn't really give it a thought. Turned on the computer. It seemed to
boot up but no display.

Checked the monitor connection. It turned out that the owner didn't
know he had to loosen the fastening screws first before pulling out the
connector. He'd pulled it out by brute force, along with the female
socket which came right off the motherboard and out through the
backplane. He'd stuffed it in again and was too embarrassed to tell me.

 

[Dark Warrior_]

That reminds me.....
A customer wanted to have a printer installed. I told him on the phone
to bring in the printer and the computer - just the box (usually called
the CPU here), that he didn't have to bring the monitor, etc.

When I plugged in the VGA connector of my monitor to his computer which
used on-board video, I vaguely noticed that it felt kind of mushy, but
didn't really give it a thought. Turned on the computer. It seemed to
boot up but no display.

Checked the monitor connection. It turned out that the owner didn't
know he had to loosen the fastening screws first before pulling out the
connector. He'd pulled it out by brute force, along with the female
socket which came right off the motherboard and out through the
backplane. He'd stuffed it in again and was too embarrassed to tell me.

hehe ive had that happened to me a few times now. the funny part in my case
they still didnt know that the fu*ked the graphic card or mother board
(onboard).

once I had not only the onboard graphic pins ripped right out but also LPT
printer port too.