▲ 564 ▼ internets gone (programming.dev) submitted 11 months ago by irelephant@programming.dev to c/iiiiiiitttttttttttt@programming.dev 64 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 8 points 11 months ago (5 children) The user lied and cranked one out instead of fiddling with the power cable. "Uh, yeah, I did that and still nothing" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago (4 children) That's why I said confirm it. "There may be bent metal. What does the inside of the power supply barrel adapter and the prongs plugged into the wall look like?" Or have them take a picture. There's always a BS reason you can come up with. You're helping them after all! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 7 points 11 months ago (2 children) That highly depends on the contract and capabilities of the help desk. I once worked a contract that was to send warranty parts out based on the end user's complaint. I was not allowed to contact the end user to clarify anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago (1 child) Oh wow, that sounds frustrating. Many users don't exactly have a reputation for being detailed in their tickets... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 11 months ago It was an interesting experience. I was pretty good at guessing. permalink fedilink source parent [–] miked@piefed.social 3 points 11 months ago I've had them send me pictures when they couldn't find the device I had them look for. It really helps. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago (4 children) That's why I said confirm it. "There may be bent metal. What does the inside of the power supply barrel adapter and the prongs plugged into the wall look like?" Or have them take a picture. There's always a BS reason you can come up with. You're helping them after all! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 7 points 11 months ago (2 children) That highly depends on the contract and capabilities of the help desk. I once worked a contract that was to send warranty parts out based on the end user's complaint. I was not allowed to contact the end user to clarify anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago (1 child) Oh wow, that sounds frustrating. Many users don't exactly have a reputation for being detailed in their tickets... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 11 months ago It was an interesting experience. I was pretty good at guessing. permalink fedilink source parent [–] miked@piefed.social 3 points 11 months ago I've had them send me pictures when they couldn't find the device I had them look for. It really helps. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 7 points 11 months ago (2 children) That highly depends on the contract and capabilities of the help desk. I once worked a contract that was to send warranty parts out based on the end user's complaint. I was not allowed to contact the end user to clarify anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago (1 child) Oh wow, that sounds frustrating. Many users don't exactly have a reputation for being detailed in their tickets... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 11 months ago It was an interesting experience. I was pretty good at guessing. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago (1 child) Oh wow, that sounds frustrating. Many users don't exactly have a reputation for being detailed in their tickets... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 11 months ago It was an interesting experience. I was pretty good at guessing. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 3 points 11 months ago It was an interesting experience. I was pretty good at guessing. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] miked@piefed.social 3 points 11 months ago I've had them send me pictures when they couldn't find the device I had them look for. It really helps. permalink fedilink source parent