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There's a subreddit called r/techsupportgore, and its name perfectly describes its content: people who fix computers upload photos of the nightmarish scenarios they find themselves in. From melted extension cords to server rooms that look like a jungle, some of these hardware disasters are so bad, you can't help but feel for the folks who have to fix them. So continue scrolling, check out the pics, and don't be surprised if you cringe to the brink of passing out after only a few of them.

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Ticket Said "Camera Flickers To Fuzzy Brown Image Often"

Ticket Said "Camera Flickers To Fuzzy Brown Image Often"

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Hans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a very accurate description. Bird-friendly design as well. Hans approves.

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One of the moderators of the subreddit, Coffeechipmunk, said the most popular posts there are those that depict situations just moments away from exploding. "[It's] very dangerous, but very cool looking. They probably get so big because people post the pics and you think, 'Wow, that's just a bomb at that point,'" they told Bored Panda.

The subreddit was created on the 29th of February, 2012, and since then it has grown into a 427K member-strong community. They aren't interested in trivial things like cracked screens or anything -- just the filthiest, nastiest gore there is. And it doesn't seem that it's drying out, too. Just think of all the people who acquire a new gadget or an appliance and are so eager to use it, they skip the operation manual (myself included).

"A lot of the content on the subreddit does rather well, except for people coming for actual tech support, they get redirected to the right subreddit. For actual tech support gore, though, it seems like broken screens and slightly messy wires are the current posts that don't hit too hard," Coffeechipmunk explained.

They think the reason why r/techsupportgore got so popular is quite a simple one: "Honestly... it's very fun," Coffeechipmunk said. "In a time where most of the internet can be incredibly serious and most times saddening or angering, r/techsupportgore is fun because you go on it and you can laugh (and/or cringe) at the crazy posts. Where else can you see a post like, "Wow, these cables really are messy" to, "A lizard fried my motherboard" back to back? I love our growing community. They're a bunch of people that just enjoy tech and to some extent, the worst of it."

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End User Had A Heater Next To The PC Which Was Randomly Shutting Off And She Thought She Had Smelled Burning A Couple Of Times. It Is Literally Screaming

End User Had A Heater Next To The PC Which Was Randomly Shutting Off And She Thought She Had Smelled Burning A Couple Of Times. It Is Literally Screaming

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If you are, however, afraid that you're gonna end up on this subreddit, there are things you can do to prevent it. There's plenty of information on the internet that you can utilize to become more tech savvy. There are forums, websites, and YouTube channels dedicated to specific fields where you can find comprehensive information on how to reset your iPhone and how to fix a malfunctioning laptop. Heck, if you're feeling really adventurous, you can even learn how to code.

When it comes to technology, the information is out there and it's available. You don't have to study computer science to know this stuff. Like a blacksmith who has an exact feel for how he needs to beat a piece of metal in order to mold it, knowledge and regular use of it will make you better at technology.

#4

I Can't Even...

I Can't Even...

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#6

First Day On Job; Set Up Those 4 Wireless Speakers For You.

First Day On Job; Set Up Those 4 Wireless Speakers For You.

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Ola Polowczyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And here, dear children, you can see speakers resting in their natural habitat

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#7

Told A User To Shutdown Their Virus Infected Computer And Ship It Back And To Label It As Infected. They Did Good

Told A User To Shutdown Their Virus Infected Computer And Ship It Back And To Label It As Infected. They Did Good

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Ancient Temple Of Asus

Ancient Temple Of Asus

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Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well seeing as there is nothing connected to it its just looks like a mother board covered in a load of c**p.

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#9

I Need Somewhere To Set This Candle... Oh Here’s A Good Spot!

I Need Somewhere To Set This Candle... Oh Here’s A Good Spot!

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#10

"My Fan Was Making Too Much Noise!"

"My Fan Was Making Too Much Noise!"

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Hans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not comprehending technology is one thing. Not comprehending basic physics is yet another. How do such people survive?

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#11

I Should Tell Them It's Not A Touch Screen...

I Should Tell Them It's Not A Touch Screen...

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#12

"My PC Shut Off Suddenly And Won't Turn Back On"

"My PC Shut Off Suddenly And Won't Turn Back On"

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Quality Repost Here. (I Assume This Has Been Posted Before)

Quality Repost Here. (I Assume This Has Been Posted Before)

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Bill
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How old is this picture? I haven't used a floppy in over 25 years

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#14

One Of My Co-Workers Was Eager To Unpack Her New Mouse

One Of My Co-Workers Was Eager To Unpack Her New Mouse

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“My Space Heater Stopped Working”

“My Space Heater Stopped Working”

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#17

AT&T Has No Idea Why Their DSL Services Is So Poor. It Must Be My Wires In My House. No I Don't Think So

AT&T Has No Idea Why Their DSL Services Is So Poor. It Must Be My Wires In My House. No I Don't Think So

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#18

Someone Unplugged Something And Now The Office Internet Doesn't Work...

Someone Unplugged Something And Now The Office Internet Doesn't Work...

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Customer Came In With His iPhone, His Glass Cracked, He Thought He Could Peel Off The Glass So He Wouldn't Notice The Crack Anymore

Customer Came In With His iPhone, His Glass Cracked, He Thought He Could Peel Off The Glass So He Wouldn't Notice The Crack Anymore

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#20

Plugging In Your USB Receiver With A Hammer For That Flush Mounted Look

Plugging In Your USB Receiver With A Hammer For That Flush Mounted Look

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#21

"It Didn't Plug In, So I Bent The Pins To Make It Fit"

"It Didn't Plug In, So I Bent The Pins To Make It Fit"

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#22

Don't Forget To Tip Your Server

Don't Forget To Tip Your Server

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My Friend Drilled Holes In His Mouse To Make It Lighter So It Would Give Him An "Advantage"

My Friend Drilled Holes In His Mouse To Make It Lighter So It Would Give Him An "Advantage"

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#24

My Grandpa Thought His Headphone Jack Was A Screw Hole

My Grandpa Thought His Headphone Jack Was A Screw Hole

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Work For Local High School, The Disc Drive Wasn’t Working. Probably Been There Since 2012

Work For Local High School, The Disc Drive Wasn’t Working. Probably Been There Since 2012

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#27

User "Dropped It Walking To The Car." It Came In The Day After The Super Bowl

User "Dropped It Walking To The Car." It Came In The Day After The Super Bowl

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Brenda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get the People that are so angry with something and they destroy their own property ?

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People are weird. I don't get people who murder a store employee because they are doing their job.

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Carroll Cadden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dropped it walking to the car, down 10 flights of stairs, and under 4 tires.

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Suspicious circumstances, for sure. Don't think the warranty is going to cover that... maybe some anger management sessions with a qualified person might help?

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Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend of mine worked in a place where one customer brought a computer they shot at for a repair

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Liz-ard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can get frustrated too, believe me!!! But NOT like this!

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Jace
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My companion has a friend that has destroyed several laptops in rages. Frankly, I can totally relate, because computer software is f*****g maddening. Between the bad design and the bugs, and the constant push to upgrade to something that doesn’t fix anything (it just “adds new features”), this industry is a pile of s**t. HOWEVER: if you INTENTIONALLY destroy your computer, OWN UP TO IT. Don’t lie, and don’t try to get it covered under “accidental damage insurance”. F**K.

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Trash Panda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty certain that after it was "dropped" it was also kicked...several times...down a few flights of stairs.

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Donald Holder
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Time to check out those anger management courses offered at the local community health center. Oh, and give up watching competitive sporting events.

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SciFi Vortex
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The car was parked at the bottom of a 500 meter cliff.

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#28

"But I Like It This Way, It's Convenient." -My Tech Savvy Aunt

"But I Like It This Way, It's Convenient." -My Tech Savvy Aunt

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Round 2 Of How Students Treat Their Chromebooks In My School, I Have No Words

Round 2 Of How Students Treat Their Chromebooks In My School, I Have No Words

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#30

“My Flash Drive Won’t Show Up And I’ve Literally Tried Everything!”

“My Flash Drive Won’t Show Up And I’ve Literally Tried Everything!”

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My Friend Kept This In His Bedside Table... Literally A Bomb

My Friend Kept This In His Bedside Table... Literally A Bomb

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#32

“WiFi In The Warranty Department Isn’t Working”

“WiFi In The Warranty Department Isn’t Working”

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#33

Single Cat5 Cable Holding Up A Rack

Single Cat5 Cable Holding Up A Rack

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I Was Wondering Why My Computer Had Bluescreens. Now I Am Wondering Why My Computer Was Able To Boot Up At All

I Was Wondering Why My Computer Had Bluescreens. Now I Am Wondering Why My Computer Was Able To Boot Up At All

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#35

“Why Is There A Pillow Inside My Tablet?”

“Why Is There A Pillow Inside My Tablet?”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's an air bag. Your phone must have thought it was going to fall

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#36

The Cable Of My Favorite Gaming Mouse Dragged Along 300 Miles Of Road Hanging Out My Car Door By Mistake

The Cable Of My Favorite Gaming Mouse Dragged Along 300 Miles Of Road Hanging Out My Car Door By Mistake

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#37

Oh, And Can You Check The Speaker? It Sounds A Bit Muffled

Oh, And Can You Check The Speaker? It Sounds A Bit Muffled

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When A Teacher Decides To Buy And Install A Screen Protector On Their Own

When A Teacher Decides To Buy And Install A Screen Protector On Their Own

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Employee Spilled Water On Laptop. Decided To Use Heat Gun To Dry It Out

Employee Spilled Water On Laptop. Decided To Use Heat Gun To Dry It Out

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Dude Smashes His Laptop Screen And Plugs An 11" One In To Replace. Dunno If Its A Macgyver Or Gore. I Think More Gore

Dude Smashes His Laptop Screen And Plugs An 11" One In To Replace. Dunno If Its A Macgyver Or Gore. I Think More Gore

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#43

Person Mistook LED Polarizing Film For Protective Plastic Film And Peeled It Off

Person Mistook LED Polarizing Film For Protective Plastic Film And Peeled It Off

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Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same person owns one of the first Samsung Galaxy folding phones as well.

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Clients Ex Thought She Could Get The 'Memory Card' Out Through The Screen "To Catch The Cheating Bastard"

Clients Ex Thought She Could Get The 'Memory Card' Out Through The Screen "To Catch The Cheating Bastard"

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#45

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sense one of those temporary solutions that end up being very very permanent

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Immediately Regrets That Decision

Immediately Regrets That Decision

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#47

Opened Up A Cheap Calculator Today To Find Out The Solar Strip Was Just A Piece Of Plastic That’s Not Connected To Anything

Opened Up A Cheap Calculator Today To Find Out The Solar Strip Was Just A Piece Of Plastic That’s Not Connected To Anything

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Enjoying My New 2tb USB3 External Hdd

Enjoying My New 2tb USB3 External Hdd

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#50

Friends Laptop Was Sent Back Like This From Razer

Friends Laptop Was Sent Back Like This From Razer

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess the mainboard got a little bend during the repairs.

#51

"My PC Is Low On Space, Can You Help?"

"My PC Is Low On Space, Can You Help?"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"There's nothing more permanent than temporary." - Programmer proverb

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#52

How The Previous It Guy Mounted The Hard Drive

How The Previous It Guy Mounted The Hard Drive

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#53

Men, Get The Hazmat Suits

Men, Get The Hazmat Suits

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