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tenchiken @lemmy.dbzer0.com
Dead PC.
Unplug PC.
Lick finger.
Stick finger against 3 metal bits where cord goes on power supply.
Plug in PC.
PC works.
18 0 Replyflambonkscious @sh.itjust.works What?
3 0 ReplyLinyosT @sopuli.xyz Bro fingered his PC
7 0 Replyflambonkscious @sh.itjust.works We've all tried it, be honest
Either this one had more luck or they're lying about the whole thing. Again...
2 0 ReplyWhyJiffie @sh.itjust.works I did it accidentally with my UPS. It didn't like it and zapped me a little
1 0 Replyflambonkscious @sh.itjust.works Mismatched kinks really are a removed to live with...
I don't want to tell you to keep an open mind and give it a go every once in a while, but I think your UPS would really appreciate the effort
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silly goose meekah @lemmy.world
He fingered the socket of his PSU's IEC power connector. I suppose this worked because the plug had a loose connection and the moisture might have helped making that connection more solid
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Lesrid @lemm.ee I had a similar issue where a dead PC was resurrected after swapping the power cable. It's never been a fix since, but I still try it.
2 0 ReplyLordTrychon @startrek.website If you don't test for it, it WILL rear its ugly head again.
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