Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt: Technology

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Barbara Harper

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I am glad we live in the age of technology that we do, and I am glad for the neat gadgets we have. But sometimes one little glitch can make all of our cool technology inoperable. This little part on my son’s computer wasn’t working and he couldn’t access his laptop for two days.

It’s the part where the power cord is plugged in. Something was blocking the opening, the computer couldn’t be recharged, and once the battery ran out — that was it. It was a non-standard part, so he couldn’t just walk into any electronics store and buy a new one. He found one online for $20, but it would take a few days to get here. Time was of the essence since he uses his laptop for work and needed the data there. He called a friend of my middle son who has a great knack with computers, and he offered to change the part from this nonstandard one to a standard one. The laptop was no longer under warranty or service contract, so they were okay with taking it apart. He got it fixed in one day, and it works fine now.

“It’s the little things” is still true. 🙂

(My son posted more about it for his photo hunt here.)

35 thoughts on “Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt: Technology”

MamaDuck on January 12, 2007 at 10:34 pm said:

Oh, I hate that!! I’m glad he got it worked out, but what a pain!
tnchick on January 12, 2007 at 10:46 pm said:

I do get very frustrated at technology these days but am still thankful for it! hehe…

The my son turned it into a photo of my son due to a plugin I’m using that converts “my son” into the mouseover with his photo within my blog posts. Not sure how to get it to not work in comments LOL It works for my husband, daughter, cat, dog, etc… I love that plugin! Yes, technology!
Ma on January 12, 2007 at 10:56 pm said:

That’s the only thing with today’s technology. One little part goes out and you can’t do anything till it’s fixed and you have to order things.

Thanks for stopping by.
Gabrielle on January 12, 2007 at 10:58 pm said:

Glad it’s fixed! Mine’s up here. Have a good week end!
Barb on January 13, 2007 at 12:34 am said:

I tell you, Barbara, the “little” things become HUGE when they cause problems. Right now, I’d sell my favorite pair of Old Navy pj’s if someone, ANYONE, could figure out why I have no sound on my computer. So many wonderful Josh Groban songs, no sound. Sigh……it’s just sad.
pomdla on January 13, 2007 at 12:46 am said:

Wow, such a little thing can cause such big problems! That’s technology for you…glad to hear it’s all fixed! Happy hunting 🙂
Danella on January 13, 2007 at 3:25 am said:

Amazing that something so small could cause so much trouble, but thats the way of modern technology.

Mine is up too.
Biker Betty on January 13, 2007 at 3:50 am said:

It can be so annoying when technology goes wrong. It’s so hard sometimes to figure out what went wrong. I hate having to spend big bucks to find out what is wrong. Thanks for sharing.

Have a great weekend 🙂
viamarie on January 13, 2007 at 5:08 am said:

This microchip can sure make us crazy. Technology has its disadvantages too.

Have a great weekend!
Luxor on January 13, 2007 at 6:18 am said:

… And the offending piece of technology lies there so innocently …
eija on January 13, 2007 at 7:13 am said:

Yeah – they always are “non-standard” parts…
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Caylynn on January 13, 2007 at 7:21 am said:

Yep, the little things can certainly cause bigger problems! Glad to hear your son was able to have his computer fixed quickly.

Have a good weekend. 🙂
Skittles on January 13, 2007 at 7:59 am said:

Ohhh.. did he go through withdrawals??
Debbie on January 13, 2007 at 9:33 am said:

No matter how great technology gets it still needs the hands of a human to make it work right! Great take on the theme!

My tangled technology is posted. Happy Saturday!
Tanya on January 13, 2007 at 10:22 am said:

Technology is only good when it’s working, right?

Glad it got fixed. My PC died just before Xmas. Not happy….

I played too!
http://photogfrog.livejournal.com/
mike on January 13, 2007 at 11:08 am said:

I’m glad your son got his laptop working again. It’s too bad they don’t have a store that stocks all this stuff. Good post.
mar on January 13, 2007 at 12:02 pm said:

Oh, I love modern technology as long as everything runs smoothly! I am only an user and can’t figure these things out 🙂
Happy saturday!
Hootin' Anni on January 13, 2007 at 12:16 pm said:

Thing is about today’s technology….our new things are obsolete in just months!!!

Mine’s posted.
Drop by if you can.
Happy weekend.
Terri on January 13, 2007 at 12:48 pm said:

Talk about frustrating, huh? I think we agree that while technology can be great….oh my, the problems and annoyances it can cause! Glad your son got his problem fixed.
Thanks for stopping by my place.
eph2810 on January 13, 2007 at 12:53 pm said:

Yeah – just one little part and the computer will not work. Good though that your son had a contact to make the change :)…
Becci on January 13, 2007 at 3:18 pm said:

NOTHING frightens me more than when my computer fails to work like I expect it! lol…I finally got brave this past Fall, and took the side panels off of my tower and try and insert a DVD burner! I wasnt able to, but I sure was in a panic. I wish I knew one person who could help me…but I am the most knowledgable in my close family and friends, and I am NOT…lol..please visit my photo hunt!
Teena in Toronto on January 13, 2007 at 3:39 pm said:

It’s amazing what such a small prt does.

Mine’s up 🙂
Teena in Toronto on January 13, 2007 at 3:39 pm said:

I’d like to buy a vowel, Vanna … that should be PART
Heather on January 13, 2007 at 6:40 pm said:

Those little important its of technology that make things work drive me nuts yet we can’t live without them.
Friday's Child on January 13, 2007 at 7:01 pm said:

So small a thing but does a lot. I think this saying fits for this small thing….”Small but terrible”.
Thanks for visiting.
kim from hiraeth on January 13, 2007 at 8:46 pm said:

What’s the only thing worse than a $20 widget that fouls up the works? Any widget at any price that YOU CAN’T FIGURE OUT!!

Most of us have love/hate relationships with our computers. I know I do!

Thanks for stopping by, Barb!

K
viamarie on January 13, 2007 at 9:46 pm said:

Boy! if this thing happened to me, I would have driven everybody crazy.

Nice photo for this week’s theme. Happy Sunday!
Sandy on January 13, 2007 at 10:46 pm said:

I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for coming by my blog today!! I dont think I have ever seen you come by before. I LOVE new visitors!! Please come back again anytime!! I love technology…but ONE little piece is all it takes to make it mess up and then having to wait well that is awful!!
Again come back…Sandy
Rose on January 13, 2007 at 11:48 pm said:

Thanks for dropping by my blog. I’m glad your son’s laptop is working and thankful I’m married to a tech for when mine breaks down.
Pastormac's Ann on January 14, 2007 at 12:34 am said:

Technology can make you pull your hair out somedays!

Perfect pick for the Hunt.
abe-hap on January 14, 2007 at 2:32 am said:

How smart to know how to fix it – I would have had to take it to a repair store & probably pay a fortune 😦 thanks for visiting us. 🙂
Jannie Funster on January 14, 2007 at 2:01 pm said:

You’re the second Technology poster to post this exact same faulty part! Maybe a recall?
Sanni on January 14, 2007 at 2:51 pm said:

I´m sorry for being so late this week – I´ve got a bad cold… so I´m hunting out of my bed =)
Incredible how much annoyance such a small thing can cause…

Please visit mySPSH #5 – thank you =)
Tasra Dawson on January 14, 2007 at 4:12 pm said:

You’re right that technology can be such a blessing, but at times it can be a real pain…especially for non-techie people like me. I treat my computer like my car…I don’t care how or why it does what it does, I just want it to work!

Thanks for stopping by my WW!
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