So just now, I mean 45 minutes ago or something the thing that all computer people fear the most happened to me. Oh yes sitting, chatting, relaxing, getting ready for bed, whatever. Then it happens. Half of your cranberry juice tips over. Oh no, not on your precious keyboard, no. On your 10x more expensive computer tower. Immediate shutdown happens, black screen, monitor going to sleep. Your top fan spewing the juice all into your system. You cut your computer off and you still hear the agonizing cries of electrical current like a fish dying from being out of water. You unplug the main power and everything stops, including your heart. You gather all types of cloths and paper towels and dart around like you just found someone unconscious and they need attention. You move your tower away from it's spot and you see the puddle. You hold back the tears but you don't lose hope. No way it can end like this, it just can't. The memories of cleaning the dust, running your favorite movies and programs, making those letters show up on the screen as you type on your favorite keyboard. There has to be a way, it's time to operate. You pull apart all sides you see drips of juice on your mother board and video card. You start to dip the paper towels in to soak it up only thinking about it's survival. You unplug the main parts and take out your video card. You noticed the juice is not everywhere just in certain areas. You dry, you wipe sticky areas, you dry, you move the case again to show more juice in a puddle as you continue not to lose hope. You dry the floor you dry crevasses with a slow hand like a surgeon. You plug the fan on full blast and use canned air to move the juice around so you can get to it. Half your parts have run out of warranty. There is no turning back, there is no other alternative. In a mild depression and frantic decision after all looks as good as can be you hook it all back up not caring about overnight drying your composure is unwavering. It's all or nothing. You have cleared your hard drives, your dvd roms, and all your other components. It's do or die. Everything is plugged up, everything in place. You push the button, and just like the dreams that died in an instant when the juice fell, the dreams arise new as the old familiar start up sounds are loud and clear. You check the monitor and see windows loading. You lay face down of the floor and thank Jesus for this small glorious moment. All is right in the world.
Forgive me if there are any misspelling or weird sentences as I am still getting over this. This just happened to me an hour ago and I felt like I needed to share.
