Destroy Your Computer in 7 Easy Steps
 

Most of us, at one point or another, have had to modify the insides of our computers. Whether it was adding a new memory stick, fixing a cable, or even more advanced stuff like actually building the computer. Every time you open your computer case, new risks arise. There is always the danger of you doing something wrong (knowingly or unknowingly) that can cause major, and usually permanent, damage to the computer. It is a horrible feeling to find out that something you did has now ruined your computer (I speak from experience). So in order to reduce the number of stupid mistakes people make, we need to educate the people.

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