Geek: Today, I opened up my laptop to replace a faulty chip inside,...

By stupidassgeek - 15/06/2016 13:22 - Australia - Moonee Ponds

Today, I opened up my laptop to replace a faulty chip inside, which took me half an hour. When I closed it all up again, I saw the replacement part in its packaging on my desk. FML

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By computerguy - 22/01/2011 01:15 - Canada

Today, I took the motherboard out of my computer so I could put more RAM and a new video card in. While I was in the bathroom my mom threw it all out because it 'looked like garbage'. FML

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By jules - 01/03/2023 12:00 - Germany

Today, I replaced the broken hot plates in my stove, only to realize that something else is broken, and it's still is not usable. I had to change it all back before I could even heat dinner. This was after I had carried the thing up and down the stairs by myself, and spent an entire afternoon cleaning it. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/01/2010 18:09 - United States

Today, the speakers on my laptop weren't working. I worried I'd broken something, and started freaking out. I restarted my computer numerous times and played with the settings for an hour before calling my sister in to help. She looked at it for two seconds, then unplugged my headphones. FML

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By StellarSapience - 22/05/2009 01:18 - United States

Today, I was at work at an office store. I was instructed to put together several tape-free cardboard boxes. I then realized that I can disassemble and reassemble a computer with my eyes closed and one hand behind my back, but I was outsmarted by a cardboard box. FML

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By Kellz - 20/07/2024 14:00 - United States

Today, at work, I tried to sneakily open a bag of chips I had hidden in my desk drawer. The bag decided to explode as soon as I tore it open, sending chips flying everywhere. My boss chose that exact moment to walk by and saw me on the floor, frantically picking up chips. FML

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By Toasted - 29/04/2019 20:00

Today, in an attempt to be frugal, I tried to repair my own sometimes-faulty toaster. Turns out I unplugged the wrong kitchen appliance, which I only discovered by electrocuting myself while pulling it apart. Now it's definitely broken, will need replacing, and I have a burn. FML

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By burnnotice - 19/09/2009 14:10 - United States

Today, I was trying to turn on my computer and couldn't. I spent twenty minutes trying to figure out what was wrong when I finally called my husband for help and made him leave work. He came in, looked at the wall, and plugged it back in. The look on his face said it all. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/07/2012 17:02 - United States - Winter Park

Today, I got my laptop back after waiting weeks for it to be fixed. It turns out that they didn't fix it; they dusted it off, held it for a few days, and sent it back. FML

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By interphaseprophasemetaphase - 04/09/2013 11:18 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I took my laptop to I.T. to fix my internet. Only after I left did I realise my memory technique for remembering the stages of mitosis (Iraqi penis man anally transmits chlamydia) was left as a sticky note on my desktop. The guy definitely noticed. FML

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Welshite 39

Wednesday 15 June 2016 19:02

Your brain seems to be malfunctioning. Try turning it off and on again.

DrShepherd 10

Wednesday 15 June 2016 18:59

Ah it happens OP. But hey, you're smart enough to replace a laptop chip! Maybe not to ACTUALLY replace it hehe

Comments

omzz15 23

Thursday 16 June 2016 7:24

I can't tell you how many laptops I have fixed that from to put something back. I always put it back but only after I forget.

Mister_Lister 5

Thursday 16 June 2016 7:34

Maybe it was the goverment. Did you hear what they did to the fluoridated water?!

freddygasman 18

Sunday 19 June 2016 6:53

Oh thtop it, you're just jealous

lolnothanks 18

Thursday 16 June 2016 12:21

U may want to call customer support in india, it seems your brain is malfunctioning

andrmac 25

Thursday 16 June 2016 23:28

Only 1/2 hour that would be 3-4 on my older laptop.

jbtheone_fml 5

Friday 17 June 2016 3:20

Fml for reading this. 1/2 hr wasted?Poor you. How will you go on.

Krovels 10

Friday 17 June 2016 5:51

eh, at least you didn't have to use the back up

Mexican_Girl_17 2

Saturday 18 June 2016 3:11

what you put in there then?

fictionaldiary 11

Sunday 19 June 2016 16:23

First of all, half an hour is not that big of a deal. Secondly, what were you doing in your laptop if not replacing the chip? How do you open it up and not do what you opened it up for?