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  1. Oct 15th, 2002, 06:37 AM #1
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    I er broke our server

    Well.

    This morning I opened up our server, and it was very dusty.
    So I decided to get out the hoover, and hoover the inside.
    The server won't boot now.

    Uhn. I'm in trouble

    ... but more importantly, I'm hungry. So I'm off to mcdonalds
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    Wash the processor and RAM with soap and water while you're at it.
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    We had a customer send a machine back saying it wasn't working. When we opened everthing was covered in mud.

    They had a flood then tried to make the machine look ok by cleaning the outside. They must think we are stupid or something.
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    Originally posted by mendhak
    Wash the processor and RAM with soap and water while you're at it.
    it actually worked for me once. washed the motherboard and then put it in the sun to dry... never had a problem with it since then
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    Originally posted by OrdinaryGuy
    it actually worked for me once. washed the motherboard and then put it in the sun to dry... never had a problem with it since then
    Let me guess: you never actually used the computer, and therefore, technically, it never gave you problems.

    Right?
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    Originally posted by OrdinaryGuy
    it actually worked for me once. washed the motherboard and then put it in the sun to dry... never had a problem with it since then

    I think you meant washboard
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  13. Oct 15th, 2002, 08:06 AM #11
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    Originally posted by mendhak
    Let me guess: you never actually used the computer, and therefore, technically, it never gave you problems.

    Right?
    lol.. im serious... u just need to make sure there is no static charges left in it... once that is done... a good wash is very helpful. It removes the dust. Dust contains moisture which conducts and could cause a short circuit or fuzzy performance. Washing it gets rid of it... but of course, u have to make sure that its thoroughly dried before switching on the power again.
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  14. Oct 15th, 2002, 08:16 AM #12
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    Re: I er broke our server

    Originally posted by plenderj

    ... but more importantly, I'm hungry. So I'm off to mcdonalds
    dont u have BurgerKing out there?
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