Sheriff Spills Saltwater On Computer, Tries To Fix Computer With Tub Of Rice

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Oct 11, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

You've probably heard the good word about people fixing their water damaged technological devices with rice before. However, this very well might be a first in terms of reading about someone literally trying to fix their computer with a tub of rice. No doubt, the guy's heart was in the right place, but it sounds like he has a bit of catching up to do when it comes to understanding how computers work. If you want to keep the tech vibes going, check out this post about relatable IT memes for the technologically minded over here.

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    Font - Salty PC Medium During the move of our departments, one of our sheriff's phoned my direct extension. This is how the conversation went down: Me: IT, this is LcRohze, how can I help you? James(not real name ofc): Hey so I have an issue with my computer not turning on. Me: Alright, when did this start happening and did you notice anything like a powersurge recently? James: Happened today and I believe the cause is that I spilled salt water on it?
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    Font - Me: ...Excuse me, did you say salt water? James: Yeah so I was in our evidence room and I was moving my desktop when I accidentally bumped into this salt water aquarium and ended up spilling some of the water into my machine. Me: Okay wha- James: So I did the thing on youtube where you put the machine into rice and let it sit for a while but its still not turning on? I know we're supposed to save any documents we're working onto the network folders but I was in the middle of writing an FB
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    Font - Me: internally screaming - How the fi rice? How do you get a desktop in a container with rice???? What the heck is going on??? Why the f At this point I am physically straining myself to NOT laugh in their face. F my way to check it out. Granted I knew this sheriff was a bit special with tech but this took the cake. I get over to the sheriff's department, front desk lady buzzes me through and I get escorted back to the evidence room to see the damage. ing HOW. So I tell him l'll be on
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    Font - He managed to spill a whole lot more than some saltwater. The desktop was still basically soaked when I got there and sure as sh t he had it in a plastic bin filled with multiple bags worth of rice. The desktops we deploy are those Big Name Brand machines with the easy hinge doors for quick access to the innards. I pull the SSD that was installed and visibly there's no damage to drive. I told the deputy to be more careful, a bit more sternly, and reminded him how expensive the machines ar
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