【Secret Confessions (2025) Spongkey Episode 44】

Just because you own a fancy laptop doesn't mean you're very tech savvy.

From horrifying computer deaths to disgusting motherboards covered in a mysterious mold,Secret Confessions (2025) Spongkey Episode 44 Reddit's IT professionals at r/TechSupportGore share some of the gnarliest tech nightmares that roll into their shops.

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Check it out, and if you aren't very tech friendly, take this as an opportunity to learn from some other people's mistakes.

1. No room? No problem.

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2. Maybe that 3D sticker was a bad idea.

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3. Do you smell something burning?

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4. Apparently, Google suggests using a hair dryer if you spill liquid on your laptop.

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5. Mac chargers are the worst.

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6. There's a reason these connecters were phased out.

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7. Pro tip: Don't put your laptop on the stovetop.

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8. Something very bad happened here.

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9. DIY hinge fix.

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10. Sorry, but that data is gone.

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11. RIP USB

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12. This computer died a brutal death.

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13. We figured out why your computer is overheating.

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14. Battery acid is powerful stuff.

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15. Why isn't the Wi-Fi working during lunch time?

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16. You may have a small rodent problem.

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17. Honestly, this is just impressive.

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18. Burn it to the ground.

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