My HP Online Tech Help Transscript

[Mike295]

Ross A
Welcome to HP Total Care. My name is Ross .How may I assist you?


Steve Elias
HI my compaq is not turning on. I have tried various outlets and such but no luck behind the computer there is a green light that is flashing behind the power supply


Ross A
May I know the model number of the computer?


Ross A
Also let me know the operating system installed


Steve Elias
windows xp home


Steve Elias
presario sr1030nx


Ross A
Ok


Ross A
When did you first notice this issue?


Steve Elias
yesterday i tried to turn it on and it did not turn on


Ross A
Ok


Ross A
Have you added any new hardware (printers, scanners, web cameras, etc.) that did not originally come with your Pavilion PC?


Steve Elias
no i have not an it is a presa rio...


Ross A
Okay


Ross A
Are you able to start the computer in safe mode?


Ross A
Please restart the computer and as soon as you see the Compaq logo, begin tapping on the F8 key. From the list of options that you now see, choose Safe Mode and hit the enter key.


Steve Elias
No, I am unable to even turn the computer on its not a software problem... the computer wont turn on


Ross A
I understand that you are unable to get the Compaq Logo when you start the computer


Ross A
Am I correct?


Steve Elias
WOW... your an idiot... the computer wont turn on!!!


Ross A
I understand your concern about the issue


Ross A
May I know the date of purchase of the computer?


Steve Elias
off the top of my head i would say march 2004 some time... not too sure


Ross A
Now that we are unable to boot the computer this issue could be due to the following 1 Defective RAM 2 BIOS 3 Motherboard


Ross A
You may have to contact your local Compaq authorized service provider to isolate and resolve the issue


Steve Elias
can you give me a loaction cloasest to me ?


Ross A
Sure Steve.


Ross A
Let me know the Zip Code


Steve Elias
07728


Ross A
Please give me one minute


Ross A
Thank you for staying online


Steve Elias
no prob


Ross A
The following are the nearest Radioshack stores Freehold-Raceway Mall (732) 409-1185 Freehold Raceway Mall 3710 Hwy 9 Ste 1102 Freehold, NJ 07728 Freehold-Highway 9 (732) 431-9499 Freehold Shopping Ctr 3585 US Highway 9 Freehold, NJ 07728


Ross A
Is there any thing that you would like to ask me?


Steve Elias
no sir,... thank you very much




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[Cakes206]

Ross A
I understand that you are unable to get the Compaq Logo when you start the computer


Ross A
Am I correct?


Steve Elias
WOW... your an idiot... the computer wont turn on!!!

Thats the funniest shit right there

[jcblitz]

My cousin had something similar with a credit card machine at his store. He called to get a new one and they tried going over "troubleshooting" stuff with him. He's holding the machine in 5 pieces (it's literally broken) and the guy is trying to get him to reset the machine and enter a few codes. After 10 minutes of telling him it’s destroyed, my cousin told him to fuck off and hung up. Then a few days later my uncle called to get a machine and they have it documented that my cousin called and he was "non cooperative" when trying to solve the issue.

[xstortion]

safe mode is the way to go

[Vin]

Sounds like an automated AI system -- funny shit though!