my laptop suddenly went black and i couldn’t do anything to revive it
soon left in the hands of my local miracle-working tech wizards
the diagnosis wasn’t the best
it quickly landed in their icu unit
after some long days passed
and lots of finger-crossing
they somehow managed to save it
took it all apart
unwired, rewired, cleaned parts,
twisted things, fidgeted with things, checked things,
moved things, tested things,
put the puzzle all back together
(the technical play by play)
and wow – it now works
i’m squeamish so i didn’t ask for too many details of the surgery
the prognosis moving ahead was
“it will last for a while longer”
(like all of us)
there could be many reasons
why it had a near-death experience
just happy that it’s working and back in action
and that’s a very good thing.
—
“a lot of people asked me if it was frustrating not having a clear specific diagnosis,
but i didn’t mind. i just chose the most optimistic diagnosis.”
-karen duffy
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Good to hear that your ailing family member is out of the hospital and back home with you.
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thanks!
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Oh, Beth, we have all had to deal with such an ailing member in our lives – one who is much loved, whose relationship with us is comfortable and contenting and for whom we are willing to keep the life support alive for however long we can. That member cannot be replaced – and an ungraded new version feels like too much work to undertake. I’m glad you were able to rescue what you have with this ‘cannot be replaced’ member of your family!
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it was a close call, and i’m certainly grateful –
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Glad it works again, it is part of our lives now and we can’t live without it any more.
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yes, it plays an important role
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A fabulous prognosis … your laptop lives on … I’ll put the plastic flowers back in digital storage …
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Yes!! 🌷
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Yes, The Date Card fits you exactly. You can tackle anything and you will endure. 😉
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))
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I’m not smart enough to understand a diagnosis on my devices. I just care that the people who fix it are.
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I trust them as professionals in their field and leave it at that –
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I’m glad it was revived. Hope it gives you good service for a long time.
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Me too, thanks!
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👍👍👍
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So pleased the tech team got it working again. I dread that happening to my computer. 😢
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It’s always a bit of a drama
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I know – unfortunately. 🙂
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we’ve all been there –
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I’m very happy you got another chapter coming out of your laptop, Beth. Yay.
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Thanks, mark. Me too
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“Pheww” my daughter says with a swipe of her forehead, “that was close!” 😉
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So close
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Mine always seems to go dark in the middle of a book. I went from Microsoft to Mac and that was a scary time for my fiction files. Recently went through “no WiFi” for about six weeks. It felt longer. Glad your baby is better ❤
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it really makes us see how important these have become to us
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The world would collapse if we didn’t have the internet. It would be like having no ac in southern Florida!
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Ha!
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Cheaper than a new one and a ringing call to back up the important stuff. Very glad “things” worked out.
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yes, to all of that –
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I hope “a while” is longer than normal:) I get attached to my computers. They’re comfortable. New ones always come with a learning curve.
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I hope computeritis isn’t contagious via the internet. I’m working on a 12-year-old Mac. And it’s getting tired.
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I know that horrifying moment when you click the “on” button on a device and it doesn’t!
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Your heart stops for a moment )
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If nothing else, this should prompt me to do some backing up… but there never seems to be an end to it. Do you suppose crossing fingers will do the trick? 😉
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well, it worked for me this time, but I’m think it’s a limited time offer )
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it’s nice when life works out that way…
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It sure is !
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It is so good that you’ve saved your portable Beth! Hope it lasts a long, long time!
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At least for a while…)
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That’s good news!
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Indeed!
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Glad it’s over and everyone pulled though.
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We are celebrating!
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Like I tell my doctor (also my IT guy) just tell me nothing is wrong and fix it.
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Exactly!
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Great analysis, Beth! You’re ready for a TV gig should someone come up with a new reality show about fixing computers.😎 I’m glad you got the old boy off life support.
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it was a hail mary if there ever was one )
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Loved this piece. All is well that ends well.
Best wishes.
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indeed – thank you-
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Fun! I am procrastinating, taking my laptop in for a major cleanup! Thee main thing I notice is that my “ecks” key doesn’t work!
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Am I Missing out on a big gist?
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Sadly, I’m more afraid of my computers death than my own. It can go on without me but I’m not sure I can go on without it. Glad you had a last minute resurrection.
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thanks and you would be missed as well
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Maybe not forever…😄
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)))
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You must have been so frustrated of not having your PC while in the ICU.
Before it dies again, I suggest buying a new one. BTW, don’t get a Lenovo. I have had so many problems with many machines.
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I love mine and am working on saving everything –
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Dear Beth, We have to choose the optimistic diagnosis.
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Oh good—it was just your computer. I saw the title “diagnosis” and thought the worst. Computers/laptops/phones/etc are replaceable. People are not. Congrats on getting it working again.
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thank you so much for this kind response
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That’s great it’s working again. I can’t imagine a day without my laptop.
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Funny how much we miss them
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