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| Jul 21st, 2008 10:03 PM | ||
| LordSappington | I just vaguely remember hearing someone say that, so I figured I'd ask someone who knows before I start breaking windows in sheer fury. | |
| Jul 21st, 2008 02:11 AM | ||
| executioneer | alright no practical repair-based reason, then | |
| Jul 21st, 2008 12:39 AM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
Well, there's this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_TIoYXnYeI or this http://youtube.com/watch?v=yISqCAnROh8 |
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| Jul 21st, 2008 12:34 AM | ||
| executioneer | if you OPENED THE HARD DRIVE UP that's possible, but there's no reason to do that :/ | |
| Jul 21st, 2008 12:32 AM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
No. I can't even call that a myth because I've never heard something so stupid. Hard drives contain platters that spin at multiple thousands of revolutions per minute. Once again, electrostatic could possibly damage it. |
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| Jul 20th, 2008 11:37 PM | ||
| LordSappington |
I'M POOR I have maybe five dollars to my name. And nobody will hire me, probably because I space out in the interviews and forget what they're saying. I dunno what I'll do..... Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but if you touch the hard drive, don't you have to wear gloves or your oils will ruin it? I don't want to lose my years of gathering songs. |
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| Jul 20th, 2008 08:20 PM | ||
| executioneer |
if it's "turning on", there's probably not something wrong with the powersupply, it's probably a motherboard issue  buy a new computer already |
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| Jul 20th, 2008 05:00 PM | ||
| Evil Robot | The power supply overheated since you left it on all night. That shouldn't really ever happen but you probably have a peice of shit for a computer. | |
| Jul 20th, 2008 02:11 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
Sometimes they can do that. Exploiting a VNC applcation (like you can in Leopard  ) can allow people to take control of the desktop, especially if the connection's not encrypted. And there's the kiddie tool SubSeven. If you want a prank-tool to pool the wool over your roommate or grandma, go ahead.
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| Jul 20th, 2008 02:06 PM | ||
| bigtimecow |
i like how people still think that hackers can go into your computer and like, control it I WAS CHATTING ON AIM AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN PAINT OPENED UP AND STARTED DRAWING A PENIS! IS A HACKER TOTALLY BANKING ON ME RIGHT NOW? 
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| Jul 20th, 2008 02:01 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
Quote:
They used Powerbooks in the movie. |
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| Jul 20th, 2008 01:55 PM | ||
| LordSappington |
Dude, I took a year in metal fabrication. One of the first things I learned is how to ground myself and other objects. Assuming I didn't unplug it in the first place. And yeah, my friend said he'd do it for me; he's a computer genius, practically. Also, Chojin, I need a link to that. If I can figure out how to blow up hydrants via mac, then god help Austin, Texas. |
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| Jul 20th, 2008 03:58 AM | ||
| Chojin | Have you guys ever seen the movie that Rog posted, there? All the hackers use macs, and they use them to blow up fire hydrants over the internet. | |
| Jul 20th, 2008 02:09 AM | ||
| Fathom Zero | That's how I learned. And I broke things. | |
| Jul 20th, 2008 01:45 AM | ||
| Tadao | Don't listen to FZ, the best way to learn is to try. | |
| Jul 20th, 2008 12:11 AM | ||
| Fathom Zero |
Ummmm. If you're not technically minded when it comes to altering parts, I wouldn't do it yourself. The most important thing I find is to ground yourself and make sure that you don't snap off any capacitors (those little cylindrical things) on the motherboard. You should probably take the motherboard out if it's too cramped. |
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| Jul 19th, 2008 11:08 PM | ||
| LordSappington |
Well actually, Im not the best with a comp. I can use it perfectly fine, but when it comes to hardware I'm oblivious. And I never figured out what is wrong with the ME; I like it just fine. But the computer turns on and never boots up. I was told that it COULD be that the power needs to be fixed. I know I can just put the hardrive or whatever into a new comp, but I don't know where that is, and I can't afford a new computer.... so it's worth a shot for a $20 PSU, right? |
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| Jul 19th, 2008 10:24 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero | You don't sound like the computer literate type (Windows ME.) WHo told you you needed a new PSU? | |
| Jul 19th, 2008 10:22 PM | ||
| LordSappington | Cool, thanks. | |
| Jul 19th, 2008 06:57 PM | ||
| MetalMilitia |
In what country? US: Probably Newegg UK: Ebuyer Or you could give eBay a go but PSU are worth buying new as they often fail. |
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| Jul 19th, 2008 06:40 PM | ||
| LordSappington | Anyone know where to buy the cheapest possible power supply for a comp? | |
| Jul 19th, 2008 02:20 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero | I'd have to say that aliens use Linux, though, so I don't know why that worked. | |
| Jul 19th, 2008 06:27 AM | ||
| MetalMilitia |
I liked it when Will smith and the guy of Jurassic Park put a computer virus on an alien space ship in the film Independence Day. 
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| Jul 18th, 2008 04:54 PM | ||
| Fathom Zero | Or when J.J. McClure and Victor find that weird doctor that graduated from the University of Rangoon and took assorted night classes at the Nashville College of Faith Healing to ride with them in the ambulance during the Cannonball Run. | |
| Jul 18th, 2008 04:45 PM | ||
| Guitar Woman | That's not computer hacking! | |
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