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A few month ago, I received my new Dell PC, and I was really eager to
try it out. I ripped open all the boxes, and positioned all the
equipment where it would be used. (I keep my PC on the floor, so it is
out of the way, and the cables go around the back of the table. )

While I was routing the cables around the back of the desk, one of the
cables caught on the top corner of the computer. I snagged the other
end of the cable with my leg, and the computer fell over on its side
with a "thud". I thought, "Oh no, there goes my hard drive". Well, the
computer and hard drive work just fine. However, when I restored the
computer into an upright position, I discovered it had smashed my glass
frames, which were laying on the floor, into scrap metal. (I am 57 and
can not see up close with my glasses because of my age, so I had removed
my glasses and set them on the floor). I ended up spending over $200
for a new pair of glasses.

This is a true story.

I am not posting my true name because

1. I find this embarassing.

2. I'm afraid Dell would not replace my hard drive if it failed,
because they would say it was my fault.

I thought I would share this story with the group as a diversion
(slightly OT).

Anonymouse
 
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I have done worse as have most of us. But not that I am talking about. And
yes I have toppled a case or two without any hardware damage but I would not
recommend stress testing this way.

Regards,
John O.

"anonymouse" <anonymouse@noone.net> wrote in message
news:NoOdnckNVPEyRp_cRVn-ug@adelphia.com...
>A few month ago, I received my new Dell PC, and I was really eager to try
>it out. I ripped open all the boxes, and positioned all the equipment
>where it would be used. (I keep my PC on the floor, so it is out of the
>way, and the cables go around the back of the table. )
>
> While I was routing the cables around the back of the desk, one of the
> cables caught on the top corner of the computer. I snagged the other end
> of the cable with my leg, and the computer fell over on its side with a
> "thud". I thought, "Oh no, there goes my hard drive". Well, the computer
> and hard drive work just fine. However, when I restored the computer into
> an upright position, I discovered it had smashed my glass frames, which
> were laying on the floor, into scrap metal. (I am 57 and can not see up
> close with my glasses because of my age, so I had removed my glasses and
> set them on the floor). I ended up spending over $200 for a new pair of
> glasses.
>
> This is a true story.
>
> I am not posting my true name because
>
> 1. I find this embarassing.
>
> 2. I'm afraid Dell would not replace my hard drive if it failed, because
> they would say it was my fault.
>
> I thought I would share this story with the group as a diversion (slightly
> OT).
>
> Anonymouse
 
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And your point is??????
"anonymouse" <anonymouse@noone.net> wrote in message
news:NoOdnckNVPEyRp_cRVn-ug@adelphia.com...
> A few month ago, I received my new Dell PC, and I was really eager to
> try it out. I ripped open all the boxes, and positioned all the
> equipment where it would be used. (I keep my PC on the floor, so it is
> out of the way, and the cables go around the back of the table. )
>
> While I was routing the cables around the back of the desk, one of the
> cables caught on the top corner of the computer. I snagged the other
> end of the cable with my leg, and the computer fell over on its side
> with a "thud". I thought, "Oh no, there goes my hard drive". Well, the
> computer and hard drive work just fine. However, when I restored the
> computer into an upright position, I discovered it had smashed my glass
> frames, which were laying on the floor, into scrap metal. (I am 57 and
> can not see up close with my glasses because of my age, so I had removed
> my glasses and set them on the floor). I ended up spending over $200
> for a new pair of glasses.
>
> This is a true story.
>
> I am not posting my true name because
>
> 1. I find this embarassing.
>
> 2. I'm afraid Dell would not replace my hard drive if it failed,
> because they would say it was my fault.
>
> I thought I would share this story with the group as a diversion
> (slightly OT).
>
> Anonymouse
 
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My point is that I just thought someone would enjoy hearing my mishap--

Nothing more-nothing less.

MedicMan wrote:
> And your point is??????
 
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

That's small potatoes compared to the damage I used to cause. {:->

Dell once offered me $500 if I would cover the 'Dell' name on my computer
with masking tape and write 'Gateway' over it.

Ted Zieglar
formerly "Rocket J. Squirrel"

"anonymouse" <anonymouse@noone.net> wrote in message
news:f8udncASyYWVYZ_cRVn-sA@adelphia.com...
> My point is that I just thought someone would enjoy hearing my mishap--
>
> Nothing more-nothing less.
>
> MedicMan wrote:
> > And your point is??????
 
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On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:59:12 -0600, anonymouse <anonymouse@noone.net>
wrote:

>A few month ago, I received my new Dell PC, and I was really eager to
>try it out. I ripped open all the boxes, and positioned all the
>equipment where it would be used. (I keep my PC on the floor, so it is
>out of the way, and the cables go around the back of the table. )
>
>While I was routing the cables around the back of the desk, one of the
>cables caught on the top corner of the computer. I snagged the other
>end of the cable with my leg, and the computer fell over on its side
>with a "thud". I thought, "Oh no, there goes my hard drive". Well, the
>computer and hard drive work just fine. However, when I restored the
>computer into an upright position, I discovered it had smashed my glass
>frames, which were laying on the floor, into scrap metal. (I am 57 and
>can not see up close with my glasses because of my age, so I had removed
>my glasses and set them on the floor). I ended up spending over $200
>for a new pair of glasses.

'Nother boomer who won't admit to needin' bifocals, are ya?!

--John W. Wells
 
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anonymouse <anonymouse@noone.net> wrote in
news:NoOdnckNVPEyRp_cRVn-ug@adelphia.com:

> A few month ago, I received my new Dell PC, and I was really
> eager to try it out. I ripped open all the boxes, and
> positioned all the equipment where it would be used. (I keep my
> PC on the floor, so it is out of the way, and the cables go
> around the back of the table. )
>
> While I was routing the cables around the back of the desk, one
> of the cables caught on the top corner of the computer. I
> snagged the other end of the cable with my leg, and the computer
> fell over on its side with a "thud". I thought, "Oh no, there
> goes my hard drive". Well, the computer and hard drive work
> just fine. However, when I restored the computer into an
> upright position, I discovered it had smashed my glass frames,
> which were laying on the floor, into scrap metal. (I am 57 and
> can not see up close with my glasses because of my age, so I had
> removed my glasses and set them on the floor). I ended up
> spending over $200 for a new pair of glasses.
>
> This is a true story.
>
> I am not posting my true name because
>
> 1. I find this embarassing.
>
> 2. I'm afraid Dell would not replace my hard drive if it
> failed, because they would say it was my fault.
>
> I thought I would share this story with the group as a diversion
> (slightly OT).
>
> Anonymouse

Presumably you'll sue?
- actual loss incurred
- emotional stress compensation
- embarassment and loss of self-esteem compensation

- etc
 
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anonymouse wrote:
>
> My point is that I just thought someone would enjoy hearing my mishap--
>
> Nothing more-nothing less.

We did.

And, we're not laughing at you, we're laughing with you.

Or are we? <g>

Notan
 
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Ted;
That is a story I would like to here.
I guess I am all ready to disbelieve it because it sounds to far
fetched, but tell it anyways.

On a story of my own.
Do you know what happens when you use a socket wrench on a component
of a computer chassis requiring a torque IIRC of 14 inch ounces?
I cost the organization about $13,000 US in repairs in about 1978.

--
Jupiter Jones
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Ted Zieglar aka Rocky" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
news:meDMc.6437$KU.4951@animal.nntpserver.com...
> That's small potatoes compared to the damage I used to cause. {:->
>
> Dell once offered me $500 if I would cover the 'Dell' name on my
computer
> with masking tape and write 'Gateway' over it.
>
> Ted Zieglar
> formerly "Rocket J. Squirrel"
 
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Jupiter,

I was writing with tongue in cheek. Dell did no such thing, of course. I
wanted the OP to have something to smile about.

I was a real menace to a computer in my early days, and I'm reasonably sure
that if Dell knew how I was messing up the computer they sold me, they would
just as soon pretend not to know me ;->

Ted Zieglar
formerly "Rocket J. Squirrel"

"Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:AiEMc.63009$iw3.45886@clgrps13...
> Ted;
> That is a story I would like to here.
> I guess I am all ready to disbelieve it because it sounds to far
> fetched, but tell it anyways.
>
> On a story of my own.
> Do you know what happens when you use a socket wrench on a component
> of a computer chassis requiring a torque IIRC of 14 inch ounces?
> I cost the organization about $13,000 US in repairs in about 1978.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "Ted Zieglar aka Rocky" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
> news:meDMc.6437$KU.4951@animal.nntpserver.com...
> > That's small potatoes compared to the damage I used to cause. {:->
> >
> > Dell once offered me $500 if I would cover the 'Dell' name on my
> computer
> > with masking tape and write 'Gateway' over it.
> >
> > Ted Zieglar
> > formerly "Rocket J. Squirrel"
>
>
 
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OK Ted.
Thank you for clarification.

--
Jupiter Jones
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Ted Zieglar aka Rocky" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
news:7JEMc.8502$KU.6145@animal.nntpserver.com...
> Jupiter,
>
> I was writing with tongue in cheek. Dell did no such thing, of
course. I
> wanted the OP to have something to smile about.
>
> I was a real menace to a computer in my early days, and I'm
reasonably sure
> that if Dell knew how I was messing up the computer they sold me,
they would
> just as soon pretend not to know me ;->
>
> Ted Zieglar
> formerly "Rocket J. Squirrel"
 
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"Ted Zieglar aka Rocky" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
news:7JEMc.8502$KU.6145@animal.nntpserver.com...
> Jupiter,
>
> I was writing with tongue in cheek. Dell did no such thing, of course. I
> wanted the OP to have something to smile about.
>

A female acquaintance of mine, for reasons best known only to herself, chose
to dismantle her pc while it was running (I think she probably took the
phrase "plug-and-play" literally).

It's amazing the damage accidentally dropping a screwdriver onto a live
motherboard can do. Guy Fawkes would have been proud of the firework
display!
 
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Frank le Spikkin wrote:
> anonymouse <anonymouse@noone.net> wrote in
> news:NoOdnckNVPEyRp_cRVn-ug@adelphia.com:
>
>>A few month ago, I received my new Dell PC, and I was really
>>eager to try it out. I ripped open all the boxes, and
>>positioned all the equipment where it would be used. (I keep my
>>PC on the floor, so it is out of the way, and the cables go
>>around the back of the table. )
>>
>>While I was routing the cables around the back of the desk, one
>>of the cables caught on the top corner of the computer. I
>>snagged the other end of the cable with my leg, and the computer
>>fell over on its side with a "thud". I thought, "Oh no, there
>>goes my hard drive". Well, the computer and hard drive work
>>just fine. However, when I restored the computer into an
>>upright position, I discovered it had smashed my glass frames,
>>which were laying on the floor, into scrap metal. (I am 57 and
>>can not see up close with my glasses because of my age, so I had
>>removed my glasses and set them on the floor). I ended up
>>spending over $200 for a new pair of glasses.
>>
>>This is a true story.
>>
>>I am not posting my true name because
>>
>>1. I find this embarassing.
>>
>>2. I'm afraid Dell would not replace my hard drive if it
>>failed, because they would say it was my fault.
>>
>>I thought I would share this story with the group as a diversion
>>(slightly OT).
>>
>>Anonymouse
>
> Presumably you'll sue?
> - actual loss incurred
> - emotional stress compensation
> - embarassment and loss of self-esteem compensation

"Frivolous law suit" according to the current administration - forget it.

FWIW, I have knelt on my glasses and bent the frames like a coat hanger
while I was looking for them (more than once, BTW). Be responsible for
what you did.
 
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