Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė

You don't need to be a computer person to know that exposed wires are trouble. Or that driving a bolt through a screen might cause it to go black. But to some people, technology is so foreign that even these concepts are hard to grasp.

So when they inevitably damage their software and hardware, someone needs to show up and fix the problems... As well as take a picture and post it on the subreddit 'Tech Support Gore' to remind everyone that IT literacy matters.

Continue scrolling to check out the sub's latest posts and for the older carnage that appeared on it, fire up our previous publications on this funny online community here, here, and here.

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#1

So Mac Doesnt Support Windows But Atleast It Supports Doors

Improvised door stop made from a computer monitor base in a tech support environment showing worst cases seen on the job

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    Time To Hang Up The Wreath

    Wreath made from computer RAM sticks decorated with colorful LED lights and red Ethernet cable bow, tech support humor.

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    #3

    I Drove Over An Hour For This

    Close-up of tech support setup showing cables plugged into wrong ports causing connectivity issues on the job.

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    #4

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

    Hand holding a clogged computer fan filled with dust, illustrating common tech support worst cases on the job.

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    #5

    Just Realised I Haven't Had To Do This For Years

    Tech support person using a plastic knife to open the back of a computer mouse during troubleshooting.

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    #6

    Wondering The Story Behind This

    Damaged laptop split in two puzzle-shaped pieces on a workbench, illustrating extreme tech support repair cases.

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    #7

    My Mom Said That It Once Shocked Her When She Plugged It In

    Frayed and damaged charging cable plugged into a laptop, illustrating a common tech support issue seen on the job.

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    #8

    Travelled 1000km To Fix 5 Brand New Desktops Which Are Slow For Strange Reasons. Strange Reasons:

    Open PC case with foam packing inside, a common tech support issue seen while troubleshooting computer hardware.

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    Data1001
    Data1001
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is that? Sort sort of plastic case?

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    #9

    Dj Electrocutioner

    DJ working with a tangled mess of wires and various electronic equipment showing a tech support challenge and hazard risk.

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    #10

    Braided Cables

    Braided network cable held by hand showing unusual wiring in a tech support worst case scenario.

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    #11

    "On A Scale Of One To Ten How Recoverable Is The Data On This Disk?"

    Hand holding a shiny, broken metal disc in a tech support environment illustrating worst cases seen on the job.

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    #12

    What Does The Word "Fragile" Mean?

    Damaged cardboard box with multiple fragile stickers, illustrating one of the worst cases tech support people have encountered on the job.

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    #13

    I'm A Computer Noob But I Open My Laptop To Look For Tracking Devices

    Tech support chat showing a user confused about a PC part, with a response identifying it as a wifi card.

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    #14

    I Tried Setting My Alarm For Tomorrow… I May Need A New Clock

    Person holding a digital clock displaying an impossible time 11:99, illustrating tech support worst cases encountered.

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    #15

    Not Oc But This Hurt Me Enough To Hurt You Too

    Mechanical keyboard with several missing and misplaced keys, illustrating a common tech support problem shared by users.

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    #16

    Why Won’t My Call Go Through?

    Outdoor tech support wiring box with tangled wires and cables overgrown by plants, showing a worst case scenario.

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    #17

    Anybody Up For Char Broiled GPU?

    Burnt and melted Nvidia graphics card showing severe damage from a tech support case shared by tech support people.

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    #18

    Not My Image But Oh Dear

    Computer monitor mounted to wall with oversized screws in a tech support worst case scenario installation.

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    #19

    My Grandma's TV After The Housecleaners Cleaned Her TV With A Mystery Liquid (Gone Wrong)

    Monitor screen with streaks of water droplets and smudges, illustrating a tech support case mishap.

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    #20

    Ladies And Gentlemen: The US Government

    Tangled and poorly managed network wires connected to a terminal block on a plain wall, a tech support nightmare case.

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    #21

    Brand New Laptop Off The Truck

    Laptop with severely c*****d screen and damaged keyboard area, showcasing a common tech support worst case scenario.

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    #22

    PC Has Been Up Against My Desk For A While. That Won't Be Continuing

    Dust buildup on computer fans showing one of the worst tech support cases encountered on the job.

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    #23

    My Cousin Cleaned The Laptop While I Was Away For A Bit, I Come Back To This

    Moldy and heavily damaged tablet seen in a tech support case illustrating some of the worst problems encountered on the job.

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    #24

    My Laptop Isn't Working

    C*****d Dell laptop with severe damage on a wooden desk, illustrating one of the worst tech support cases seen on the job.

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    #25

    Someone Knows Where Can I Get That Router Skin ?

    Rusty router mounted high on a wall with tangled wires, illustrating a tech support worst case scenario.

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    #26

    So, How Much Thermal Paste Should I Use?

    Tech support hands placing a computer motherboard inside a freezer, illustrating unusual worst cases seen on the job.




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