Re: [SPAM:9.6] Re: OT::Making a PC explode (was Re: Newest spammer trick - non-blank subject lines?)

[Christian Brel <br...@copperproductions.co.uk>]

On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:42:46 -0500
Bowie Bailey <Bo...@BUC.com> wrote:

> jd wrote:
> > A lot of older people still believe that giving the PC the wrong
> > command will cause it to explode in a shower of sparks, thanks to
> > Hollywood. It seems that Hollywood is still doing that.
> >   
> 
> Electronics generating sparks when overloaded?  Yes.
> 
> Generating smoke?  Yes.
> 
> Flames?  Yes.
> 
> A dynamic explosion?  No.
> 
> (Never did figure out why all the electronics consoles in movies seem
> to contain explosives...)
> 


It's a simple mistake - but the repair technician substitutes the 4700uf
smoothing caps with Le Maitre theatrical maroons.... (the very small
ones I hasten to add, the really big ones you put into a car a
disconnected car stereo, wired across the supply cables and leave the
car unlocked :-) If the thief is local, you'll hear the bang....)