The right way to end computer trouble

[Jalor]

Well, I fixed my hard drive/video card problems with the age-old method of buying a new computer to replace the old, crappy one I had. For about 1,300 US dollars I have a PC and widescreen 20-inch monitor capable of running Supreme Commander. I'll be posting as often as I can now.

[ChomZ]

All you really need to do is clear the cache

[Jack Squat]

actually, this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=UnebYbLy38Y) is the right way to end computer trouble; but you're method works too :smalltongue:

[Groundhog]

The link doesn't work for me, but I'm guessing it's something along the lines of "smash the computer"

[Kaelaroth]

The link doesn't work for me, but I'm guessing it's something along the lines of "smash the computer"

What she said. :smallwink:

[Jibar]

actually, this (http://http://youtube.com/watch?v=UnebYbLy38Y) is the right way to end computer trouble; but you're method works too :smalltongue:

It might help if there weren't two https in the link, like so. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=UnebYbLy38Y)

[Rare Pink Leech]

Thanks for the right link, Jibar. I wonder why the broken one redirected me to Wikipedia's page about HTTP ....

Anyway, I agree that destoying the computer is a perfectly viable method of fixing it, even if that video was rather ... less impressive than I hoped for. A few years back my cousin and I destroyed two of his non-functioning computers with an axe. 'Twas very therapeutic.

[Mc. Lovin']

Heh -
"About This Video Added: October 22, 2006
Behold as the irreversible thermite reaction turns a Dell computer into a pile of scrap. Oh wait..."

[Jack Squat]

It might help if there weren't two https in the link, like so. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=UnebYbLy38Y)

I guess that's what I get for trying to be lazy and use the hyperlink button instead of typing out te code.

[Hazkali]

Hmm, the thermite reaction did well. Not as well as covering the thing in sodium pellets and turning the hose on it, but well enough.

[Syka]

Yeah, I'm solving my computers issues the same way. I should be getting this (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmprd83000050004&skuId=999983100050004&type=product&childSku=8661539&count=1) tomorrow. My laptop works but...it's unreliable. Normally I would do the restore like the tech guys and my dad recommended but as I have none of the discs I don't want to risk having a totalling non-functioning computer. Mainly because I have two hybrid/online courses this term and NEED a computer.

Still keeping the laptop, though. Once I get the desktop up and running I'm going to try the restore and get my baby back on it's feets to use for writing/running around campus.

Cheers,
Syka

[RandomNPC]

the best way to fix a computer is to remind it the laws still apply to it, specifically the laws of gravity from three floors up.

[RandomLogic]

the best way to fix a computer is to remind it the laws still apply to it, specifically the laws of gravity from three floors up.

We did that to an old printer/fax thingy that worked Office Space style for us.

I just did the same thing actually, my graphics card died, so I bought a whole new one!

[Logic]

Why does everyone seem to think percussive maintenance is something other than a last resort method? I don't think it makes sense.

[Groundhog]

My editor and I were going to throw our work computer out the window, because it barely worked anyway. Unfortunately we couldn't because the pieces would have punctured people's feet, tires, etc.

[Milanius]

the best way to fix a computer is to remind it the laws still apply to it, specifically the laws of gravity from three floors up....make that nine stories up and you got yerself a deal, dear sir.

In any case, best [fictional] way to fix troublesome piece of hardware would be to set Belkar loose on it. I'd pay money to see that.

[Shraik]

Throw it off a High-way over pass. Simplest (And Most Entertaining!), way of fixing the computer troubles

[Groundhog]

Simplest, yes. But I personally think it would be more fun to stuff it with explosives and light the fuse...

[Supagoof]

Why does everyone seem to think percussive maintenance is something other than a last resort method? I don't think it makes sense.

As Dr. Who once said...

*Whack!*

"Earth Technology"

[Eita]

Destroying it is a tad extreme. That's why I just hit them.

[Fester]

the right way to end computer trouble is to buy a new computer

[thubby]

armatures, all of you.
everyone knows the proper way to destroy an old computer is to stuff it with thermite, construct a tribuche, load computer into sling, light thermite, and launch it at your x's car.

if you can't tell, i'm being sarcastic. :smalltongue:

[Fester]

Good luck getting thermite