Hardware Wizard

[susandennis]

Sung to the tune of Pinball Wizard?

My Tivo has a new harddrive. I am so proud. It was, of course, a nothing burger after all the stressing I did. But, I am proud. Those little elbow screwdrivers are hard to work with but I conquered them. The whole thing took 20 minutes. The setup took another 30 and the download about 15. Now I have to wait for Tivo to get itself organized before I can introduce myself and start our new relationship. They say 4 to 6 hours but I'm pretty sure it won't be that long.

Moving on down the todo list...

Comments

[drood.livejournal.com]

Hoooo, you go, girl!

[pheon.livejournal.com]

Congrats. I, too, am more of a software person than a hardware person, so I understand the stress.

Q: How many software engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. That's a hardware problem.

[susandennis]

Ain't that the truth! It was funny, once I got the thing back together and plugged in I realized I was dying of thirst. The stress had wiped out all the saliva in my mouth! Software never does that! Well, almost never.

[katbyte.livejournal.com]

Elbow screwdrivers? You mean Allen Wrenches? I almost never delve into hardware. Just software. I change my own ink cartridges. That is the extent of my hardware experience. I helped with an ethernet card at work. I suggested we get new computers like I did with the ethernet installed. My old computer I took to work had one installed because of my cable connection. (I am off on a tangent, sorry, my age you know)

I am proud of you. Today, you rule!! ( Tommy uses the word "fucktard" I like it as much as fuckchop. ) LOL. Good word.

[susandennis]

Yes, Allen wrenches - the instructions call them Torx screwdrivers. Geesh. They still are a bitch to work with.

re: Hardware Wizard

[biggeek.livejournal.com]

I grew up in a family strictly paranoid about doing anything themselves. Rear car tail light out? Take it to the service station. Garbage disposal not working? Call a plumber.

Then there was me...Taking everything apart at any opportunity.

To this day, they are still amazed and horrified when I say "Let me take a look at that for you" and start unbolting/unscrewing covers...Just to take a gander and see if there's a quick fix.

Bravo to you...Getting the confidence and gaining the experience of doing such stuff. You're on your way to becoming the next Tim "The Toolman" Taylor!

Susan: "See? I told you that fixing the garage door opener would be easAAAAUGGGHHH!!!"

Re: Hardware Wizard

[susandennis]

I love it. I kept thinking yesterday that it would have been good had I paid attention to my little brother's errector set years ago. The really funny part is that I long ago got over my fear of opening up the computer and adding, replacing and yanking.

This Tivo thing is exactly the same and it terrified me!

But, there is such a feeling of accomplishment!!! Thanks!