People who work in IT are usually the first people to face problems with their computers. But they don’t always have the easiest job. Sometimes, they have to deal with more serious problems than restarting their computer or resetting their password. They have jobs ranging from easing a nail on a motherboard to a broken laptop screen or more. But their experiences are unusual and can be both scary and laugh-out-loud funny. However, they or maybe you are not the only ones who have to face such happenings. Many people have faced some crazy and risky cases because of technology and they are also ready to share their experiences with you.
So we took to the internet to see what the worst cases tech support people have seen while on the job. Then we found a community called Tech Support Gore on Reddit. People who work with tech devices share stories about the worst cases, they’ve seen in their line of work. Its popular posts show moments of near-dangerous blasts. Some, however, are funnier. Today, we’re taking you through some of the weirdest and funniest tech support experiences people have with their devices while at work. So check out the gallery below to see some of the funniest and scariest experiences.
1. A Kid’s Cracked iPad Complete With Finger Cheese
2. I Was Sent To Change A UPS. ULTRA POISONOUS SPAGHETTI
Tech Support Gore has a variety. Its community has a ton of posts offering real-life advice to people having problems with computers. It is all based on the experience of the members. Some focus on the strange experiences the person has while working at their computer desk. Others give us insight into what they do when they’re not helping people with their computers.
3. Wondering The Story Behind This
4. It’s Called ‘The Anti-Gravity’ Build
However, the admins request that the community not be used for support requests. Like, the most important thing is that we have been told what not to do in this subreddit, but they have also shown other subreddits to find a solution for them.
5. Not Pictured Is The Door Propped Up Next To It, Supporting A Tarp That It Supposed To Block The Roof Leak
Tech support is not an easy job for everyone. It requires patience, customer service skills, and knowledge of technology. Many people have faced some crazy and dangerous situations because of technology and maybe it is because of their lack of knowledge. The internet is a great place to ask questions to them and get answers. If you’re afraid people will think less of you if you ask questions online, don’t worry. There are tons of communities like this to learn more about technology in general and learn more about how to use devices better.
6. I Was Trying To Create A Partition Of 1 TB
7. It’s Art, You Just Don’t Understand.
8. New Laptop Caught Fire Last Night While Powered Off
9. Where’s The Server? -Under The AC Water Line
10. I Thought You Guys Would Enjoy This
11. Got A New Stand For My Ipad I Love It
12. Brand New Laptop Off The Truck.
13. Flood-Damaged UPS Main Board
14. Some Glue, Duct-Tape, And Spit, That HDD Will Be Good To Go!
15. Next Time Keep It Away From The Electric Grill!
16. User Spilt Coffee On His Laptop – So He Put It In The Oven To Dry It Out…
17. Dj Electrocutioner
18. Phone Gore Saved Leg Gore
19. One Of My Users Asked If I Had A New Power Strip They Could Use. I Said What’s Wrong With The Old One.
20. One Of My Co-Workers Was Eager To Unpack Her New Mouse.
21. “My Space Heater Stopped Working”
22. I Need Somewhere To Set This Candle…Oh Here’s A Good Spot!
23. Hospital Server Room
24. First Day On Job; Set Up Those 4 Wireless Speakers For You.
25. This Computer Desk.
26. I Left My Old Macbook On My Shelf And Didn’t Use Over One Year. That’s What Happened.
27. The Customer Describes A “Slight” Burning Smell
28. Working IT At A Highschool. The Kid Left His Chromebook On A Lit Stove.
29. Student Spilled Nail Polish On Computer. Mother Tried To Clean It And Washed Off 26 Keys
30. Apparently Someone Got Tired Of It Ringing, So The Put It In The Oven.
