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| Main - Computing - Lightning killed my computer | New thread | New reply |
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 Snifit Level: 39 Posts: 127/287 EXP: 385392 Next: 19379 Since: 02-19-07 From: Arkansas Last post: 4058 days Last view: 3226 days |
After attending a belated Independence Day cookout and fireworks show, we came home to find that the base station for the cordless phone did not appear to have power. After making sure that it was plugged in to a working outlet and seeing that it still did not work, I figured that it would be a good idea to check and see if the internet connection was up.
When I got to my computer, I found the computer off and the lights on the DSL modem in an unusual state. First, I tried to power cycle the modem, but it would not turn on. Next, I tried to turn my computer on but it would hang during the POST. I opened up the modem and found burn marks inside. I removed the NIC that the modem was connected to and found that it too had burn marks on it. Even with the NIC removed the computer would hang during the POST. So now I'm using dialup on the laptop while the phone company sends a new DSL modem, and I guess I'll need to get a new motherboard. I see the same model I have cheaply available on ebay, but there is nearly a week left on it. |
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 Sledge Brother Compromised account. Level: 86 Posts: 252/1815 EXP: 6129045 Next: 13062 Since: 02-19-07 From: Oregon Last post: 1820 days Last view: 1819 days |
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Snifit Level: 39 Posts: 131/287 EXP: 385392 Next: 19379 Since: 02-19-07 From: Arkansas Last post: 4058 days Last view: 3226 days |
It turns out that the model of motherboard that I currently have goes for a lot more than I expected. Identical and very similar models appear to be a popular target of eBay snipers. I managed to out snipe another bidder for a similar, but not identical, model. |
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Newcomer If you can write an intelligible, well-reasoned PM to NSNick as to why you should be unbanned, you will be. Level: 6 Posts: 3/5 EXP: 848 Next: 59 Since: 08-01-08 Last post: 5748 days Last view: 5747 days |
My Uncles Computer Got Fried Once So Now He Knows To Turn off His Computer During A Lightning Storm R.I.P Hard Drive  |
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Sledge Brother Compromised account. Level: 86 Posts: 402/1815 EXP: 6129045 Next: 13062 Since: 02-19-07 From: Oregon Last post: 1820 days Last view: 1819 days |
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>implying even the Japanese understand the Japanese Level: 105 Posts: 1201/2851 EXP: 11927318 Next: 334942 Since: 07-13-07 Last post: 4504 days Last view: 4473 days |
I've been lucky enough to not have to deal with KRRRRSTZAP*boom* with my electronics, though mom's microwave was blowed when those twats at the electric company disconnected the power without warning.
Xeruss: I Doubt He Has Enough Iq To understand What You Are Saying Much Less Even Survive IRL ____________________ we're currently experiencing some technical difficulties |
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 Red Cheep-cheep Account taken over, please contact admins to reclaim Level: 34 Posts: 11/217 EXP: 242844 Next: 10807 Since: 07-14-08 Last post: 3037 days Last view: 3037 days |
Posted by Grey Mario Don't you hate when those assholes do that? I mean, at least warn us first. |
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