Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

There are solid reasons why a subreddit like Tech Support Gore exists. You see, as little documented as it may be, people living in the golden age of technology are no strangers to occasional, or rather pretty frequent mishaps.

And when we talk about mishaps, we're talking about real stuff, like fry-ups, grease and nests. It sounds like something from Gordon Ramsay’s show Hell’s Kitchen, but it’s not. Burning plastic, cable nests and hand grease are all the tip of the iceberg of things technicians see and have to find ways to fix on a daily basis.

So today, we are about to dive into the collection of the worst cases these blessed workers have seen while on duty. From straight-up embarrassing to plain weird, thumbs up are simply not enough to give to tech support. Psst! More of the crazy tech fails people brought in can be found in our previous posts here and here.

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#1

Merry Christmas

Network switches stacked and tangled with numerous yellow cables in a chaotic tech support setup, illustrating a worst-case scenario.

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    So Yesterday My Hamster Escaped From His Cage And Somehow Ended Up Inside My Computer. My PC No Longer Works...

    Hamster inside a computer case sitting on an ASUS graphics card, one of the worst tech support cases seen on the job.

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    #3

    The Bad Part About Giving Tech Support To Your Local Food Place Is Seeing This And Knowing You Shouldn't Eat There Any More

    Frayed and exposed wires inside a damaged cable showing a common tech support worst case scenario.

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    #4

    Marriott Hotel Network Closet - Where Past Problems Meet The Present

    Messy tech support server room with tangled network cables and multiple computer monitors showing worst cases on the job.

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    #5

    Internet Is Temporarily Unavailable

    Rabbit chewing on damaged tech support wires near a wall outlet with dirty, c*****d walls in a corner.

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    #6

    Thinkpad Overheating For Some Reason

    Black and white cat sleeping on tangled tech support cables and devices on a cluttered desk setup.

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    #7

    Anyone Wanna Guess What Happened To The Server?

    Laptop on desk with a note warning not to close lid, illustrating a tech support worst case seen on the job.

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    #8

    My Client Says He Doesn't Know Why His PC Isn't Turning On Anymore...

    Old computer motherboard with heavy dust and spider webs inside a dusty case, a worst tech support case seen on the job

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    #9

    Just Discovered This Sub - (About A Year Ago) A Customer Asked Me If I Could Recover Anything. He Bent It Across His Knee In A Drunken Rage One Night. Hdd Was Miraculously Undamaged And I Was Able To Do A Full Recovery!

    Laptop disassembled on a mat with severely c*****d screen, showing a worst tech support repair case on the job.

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    #10

    My Friend Told Me She Broke Her Phone And Sent Me This

    Person holding two parts of a broken phone in a bedroom, illustrating a tech support case with damaged devices.

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    #11

    Spaghetti On A Drill

    Tech support worker inspecting a massive tangled bundle of wires on heavy machinery under a clear blue sky.

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    #12

    When I Was Younger, I Tried To Dry My Laptop Keyboard By Putting It In The Oven On Low

    Damaged keyboard with melted keys on carpet illustrating a worst tech support case encountered on the job

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    #13

    Customer States "Our Intercom At The Gate Doesn't Work" Meanwhile In The Connections Box

    Exposed and tangled wiring inside an outdoor electrical box with wasp nests, a tech support worst case scenario.

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    #14

    Crunchy And Fibre Rich

    Small rodent hiding among tangled wires inside a tech support equipment panel during troubleshooting.

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    #15

    This Mac Book Cable Being Used By A Staff Member At Work

    Worn and poorly repaired Apple charger cable with multiple tape fixes, showing common tech support worst cases on the job.

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    #16

    My Eyes It Burns!

    Messy and tangled cables in a data center showcasing one of the worst tech support cases on the job.

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    #17

    It Just Bothers Me

    Worn and dirty laptop with sticky keys displaying a tech support chat, sitting on a table in a casual setting.

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    #18

    This Beauty Of A Touchpad I Found At The Thrift…

    Worn and dirty laptop touchpad and keyboard showing neglect in a tech support worst case scenario on the job.

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    #19

    What Mandatory Sanitizing At Work Did To My Brand New $2,000 Laptop Last Winter

    Close-up of a laptop keyboard with damaged keys showing frayed edges, highlighting tech support worst cases seen on the job.

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    #20

    This How-To Video

    Tech support person using a drill to fix a broken laptop hinge in a creative repair attempt on the job.

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    #21

    Even When Booting, iPhone 11 Displays Other Images

    Smartphone screen displaying Apple logo stuck over a social media app, illustrating a common tech support issue seen on the job.

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    #22

    Boom

    Laptop with a swollen battery causing the case to lift, showing a common tech support worst case scenario on the job.

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    #23

    Bought A Vic 20. Came With A Rad Wasp Nest. I Reckon This Is Fine

    Old computer circuit board with a large mud nest built on top, showcasing an unusual tech support case.

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    #24

    The Server / WiFi Setup Where I Work. (The Tupperware Is To Catch The Water From The Leaky Aircon)

    Messy tangled cables and power supply setup on the floor illustrating a common tech support challenge case.

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    #25

    My Mum Is Using Her Laptop In The Rain On The Beach

    MacBook Air with a document open, showing a tech support case in an outdoor setting with sand and trees nearby.

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    #26

    Can You Make A Network Map For Us?

    Messy tangled network cables in a server room showcasing one of the worst tech support cases seen on the job.

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    #27

    How Do You Even Wear Dimples Into A Keyboard Less Than A Year Old? Is This The Keyboard Of A 50000 Wpm Typer?

    Worn and damaged keyboard keys showing signs of heavy use, illustrating common tech support cases.

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    #28

    Ouch

    Damaged laptop with severely bent case shown as a worst tech support case on a white desk surface.

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    #29

    What Do You Think It Looks Like Inside?

    Measuring a large Samsung TV box with a tape measure in a warehouse, showcasing tech support storage challenges.

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    #30

    I Don't Think The Problem Is With The Modem This Time...

    Outdoor electrical box being opened with smoke rising, showing one of the worst tech support cases on the job.

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    #31

    People Are Often Shocked When They Found Out I'm Such A Bad Electrician (Not My Pic)

    Hand holding a tester screwdriver touching a door handle, illustrating a common tech support problem scenario.

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    #32

    Client Told That Old Owner Would Leave All Network Infrastructure. Thank You

    Disorganized network cables inside a tech support server rack showing a messy and tangled setup on the job.

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    #33

    “The Ports Stopped Working!” “Which Ones?” “All Of Them!”

    Laptop covered in red stains on keyboard and screen, illustrating a worst case tech support scenario.

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    #34

    New Girl At My Job Tried To Find Out The WiFi Password To Connect Her iPhone And Watch Tiktok During Breaks, Bent The Router Hook While Trying To Take It Off The Wall Brutally, That Metal Hook Got Stuck And Short Circuited The Router From Inside. People Are Dumber Than Donkeys

    Hand next to a bent metal hook stuck in a white device vent, illustrating tech support worst cases on the job.

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    #35

    Pro Tip: Dont Store PC Stuff Near Paint When Moving Into A New House

    Curved computer monitor with white liquid splattered across the screen, showcasing a tech support worst case scenario.

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    #36

    I'm Gonna Start A Collection

    Swollen and damaged laptop batteries on a cluttered tech support workspace showing worst cases seen on the job.

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    #37

    The New Bookmac Amateur

    Laptop with keyboard detached and upside down on repair desk, illustrating tech support worst cases and hardware issues.

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    #38

    When You're Given 4 Business Hours Notice To Have 7 Workstations Available For A Training Class:

    Office tech support setup with multiple monitors, keyboards, tangled cables, and empty chairs around a long wooden table.




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