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mr_resistible · 07-15-2005, 12:19 PM

This computer was brought in after being taken to a local competitor. When it was checked in the lady said she had originally had the computer serviced because it would not turn on. So the owner of the other computer store ordered a power supply, motherboard, CPU, power button, RAM. Installed everything and it still did not boot up.

Since all the new parts did not solve the problem, he charged her for the new parts, sent them back to Dell and threw most of her old parts away. Her bill was over $400 and this is how the computer was brought in to me.

I guess for some reason when he replaced the power supply he felt it was necessary to remove the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM in a Dell is a piece of cake to remove. Squeeze the tabs on the drive rails and slide the drive out. He couldn’t get the drive out and ends up breaking the drive rails, never even saw that inside the case there are spare drive rails. (See pic1 extra green drive rails attached inside the case) So instead of replacing the drive rails he puts the drive pack in and smushes a little pillow under the drive to keep it from falling out.

Also note that this computer does not have a power supply.

St0nkingByte · 07-15-2005, 12:35 PM

When I worked for the guvmint I once saw a PC that a tech had duct taped a drive into.

trini0 · 07-15-2005, 12:51 PM

Its amazing what so called techs do to equipment, making money
on poor uninformed customers.

**drgibson** · 07-15-2005, 01:22 PM

That is the latest in anti vibration technology. Dell will be offering them soon in all models. Shame this one is already showing signs of wear. But it is better to wear out the pillow than the drive.

**Clint** · 07-15-2005, 02:15 PM

That ought to have done wonders for cooling. Funny who'll call themselves professionals sometimes.

I have a hammer. I'm a carpenter.

TL chris · 07-15-2005, 06:52 PM

Nuff said

mr_resistible · 07-15-2005, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL chris

Nuff said

I bet this guy could mess up an Alienware too.....He's THAT good!

TL chris · 07-15-2005, 09:36 PM

Any numbskull can mess up a computer. I guess that's why Alienware is the only seller of their system and they service them. Not some pimply faced kid whose dad got him a job at Best Buy.

ChicsterMG · 07-17-2005, 12:23 PM

Can you say Fire Hazard boys and girls?

sundude · 07-17-2005, 08:08 PM

Maybe I could try that with my seat. Prefer a feather pillow, though

07-15-2005, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	CD-ROM installation pillow?? This computer was brought in after being taken to a local competitor. When it was checked in the lady said she had originally had the computer serviced because it would not turn on. So the owner of the other computer store ordered a power supply, motherboard, CPU, power button, RAM. Installed everything and it still did not boot up. Since all the new parts did not solve the problem, he charged her for the new parts, sent them back to Dell and threw most of her old parts away. Her bill was over $400 and this is how the computer was brought in to me. I guess for some reason when he replaced the power supply he felt it was necessary to remove the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM in a Dell is a piece of cake to remove. Squeeze the tabs on the drive rails and slide the drive out. He couldn’t get the drive out and ends up breaking the drive rails, never even saw that inside the case there are spare drive rails. (See pic1 extra green drive rails attached inside the case) So instead of replacing the drive rails he puts the drive pack in and smushes a little pillow under the drive to keep it from falling out. Also note that this computer does not have a power supply. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ]

07-15-2005, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 892	When I worked for the guvmint I once saw a PC that a tech had duct taped a drive into. __________________

07-15-2005, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	Its amazing what so called techs do to equipment, making money on poor uninformed customers. __________________ Ride to Work, Work to Ride

07-15-2005, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,733	That is the latest in anti vibration technology. Dell will be offering them soon in all models. Shame this one is already showing signs of wear. But it is better to wear out the pillow than the drive. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

07-15-2005, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Nuff said __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

07-15-2005, 09:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Any numbskull can mess up a computer. I guess that's why Alienware is the only seller of their system and they service them. Not some pimply faced kid whose dad got him a job at Best Buy. __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

07-17-2005, 12:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,506	Can you say Fire Hazard boys and girls? __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

07-17-2005, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
sundude Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: South Florida Posts: 378	Maybe I could try that with my seat. Prefer a feather pillow, though

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