A Funny tale to tell you. This is true.
Not that long ago, my DVD-Rom drive died on me, kinda pissed me off, Its not that old you see. However after investigation, it is still under warranty. Even better its an on-site warranty, Brawwww. So the tech is gonna call me back to arrange a time to come out. Alas He did not, but when I call the shop agan they say he did call me. Coincidentally this was the same day all the phones in the area were down. Anyway, He finally comes round(a week and 1/2 late); he has to fit the drive himself, I think hey he is a pro he can do it nae problem(I will get the coffee in). But NO he cant, It is now worse than before, its not recognized in windows nor the BIOS. not just reading disks as was the fault
ME “is the IDE cable secure”
HIM“Yes”
ME “what about the jumpers, are the set ok?”
HIM “uhhhh, what’s a jumper”
But he was just wanting to leave it, the new drive must be knackerd too.
Long story short, I had take it out, show him how to set a jumper, install the drive myself. Pretty silly really but it got me thinking, what if he went to someone computer who did know know about these things? they would have to wait longer to get a working system. But he was a nice person. More Cludgie Tales Soon!!!!
I have forgot something … Ummmm, dunno … . I will be back soon