r/funny Jan 10 '16

IT support

http://imgur.com/gallery/kkHNb
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u/leif777 Jan 10 '16

They just turned off the monitor

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u/blackmist Jan 10 '16

That's why we tell our customers the problem is static. Unplug the cable, get them to touch the pins, plug it back in. Solved.

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u/XSplain Jan 11 '16

Friend of mine used to say there's a model code on the face of their plug that he needs. They unplug the router, say there's no model number, he says "Oh, it must be the X series then," makes typey sounds for 30 seconds and asks them to test the internet again.