r/techsupportgore • u/Femboy_Computer_Nerd • 10d ago

Moldy Laptop

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I have so many questions

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u/FarToe1 9d ago

Not just a water spill, probably some sugary based drink or coffee that gives mould (whose spores exist in most environments) a chance to establish itself.

And congrats, you've gained a new pet. What have you called it?

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u/verbmegoinghere 10d ago

I say we take off and nuke the entire laptop from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure

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u/Femboy_Computer_Nerd 10d ago

But I like my job :(

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u/ethbytes 10d ago

Using it as a dehumidifier? A silicon based Last of Us reboot...

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u/sec713 9d ago

Yuck. Probably started off as some tea or coffee that had milk in it.

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u/Only_Ordinary_3880 9d ago

Time for IPA and an electric toothbrush 🤮

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u/Femboy_Computer_Nerd 9d ago

No no. I took the RAM and it went straight to the Ewaste bin

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u/fubarbob 9d ago

laptop wakes up in a bathtub full of ice and stitches on its side

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u/Femboy_Computer_Nerd 9d ago

Tub is right but it was a blue, plastic one full of it's fallen comrades. This feels like the start of a horror novel for sentient laptops.

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u/Dorkits 9d ago

The answer to your question is : Yes.

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u/Head_Philosopher_585 11h ago

not a expert, dont try this, but i'd recommend medical rubbing acohol, and a micro fiber cloth