Tech support workers reveal the shocking things they saw at work

The computer says no! Tech support workers reveal equipment that is MUCH beyond repair – from an ant-infested mouse to a laptop that has been partially incinerated

  • Technical support workers revealed the worst things they saw at work
  • A person’s mouse got covered in ants after cleaning it with lemonade
  • While another tech novice managed to completely burn his laptop

While many of us cannot live without our phones and laptops, not all of us know how to properly care for our beloved technology.

And these tech support workers shared the worst things they found at work, proving that some people shouldn’t be allowed to own cutting-edge technology.

The crash fails, compiled in a Bored Panda photo gallery, include a computer mouse invaded by ants after the owner surprisingly cleaned it with lemonade, and a laptop that was completely burned.

Elsewhere, a tech novice managed to bend the corners of his Macbook, while another tried to fix his laptop after spilling coffee on it by throwing rice over it.

Here, FEMAIL shares some of the baffling technological flaws that have left people in danger.

Technical support workers shared the worst things they found at work, including a person who somehow managed to burn his entire laptop (photo)

Technical support workers shared the worst things they found at work, including a person who somehow managed to burn his entire laptop (photo)

A tech novice bizarrely tried to clean his computer mouse with lemonade and was shocked to return home two days later to find it taken by ants

A tech novice bizarrely tried to clean his computer mouse with lemonade and was shocked to return home two days later to find it taken by ants

A hospital employee's confusion about the site's network problems was quickly cleared up after they took a look behind the scenes

A hospital employee’s confusion about the site’s network problems was quickly cleared up after they took a look behind the scenes

A worker was surprised to find this mouse chewing dangerously some rubber-covered threads while working

A worker was surprised to find this mouse chewing dangerously some rubber-covered threads while working

Another tech worker was completely baffled after coming across a Macbook that, somehow, was completely folded in two corners

Another tech worker was completely baffled after coming across a Macbook that, somehow, was completely folded in two corners

This old school technology setup is bound to end in disaster, as it even includes wires hanging from the ceiling

This old school technology setup is bound to end in disaster, as it even includes wires hanging from the ceiling

Another technician was completely shocked after opening a device to find this extremely burnt inside.

Another technician was completely shocked after opening a device to find this extremely burned inside.

An unlucky student accidentally spilled nail polish on his laptop, but when his mother tried to clean it, they also ended up washing 26 of the computer keys

An unlucky student accidentally spilled nail polish on his laptop, but when his mother tried to clean it, they also ended up washing 26 of the computer keys

A tech novice spilled coffee all over the computer and decided to try to fix it by covering it with rice - in the hope that the bean would absorb moisture

A tech novice spilled coffee all over the computer and decided to try to fix it by covering it with rice – in the hope that the bean would absorb moisture

Instead of spending on a good quality Ethernet switch, a family decided to connect four separate units to the same plug in hopes of increasing their service.

Instead of spending on a good quality Ethernet switch, a family decided to connect four separate units to the same plug in hopes of increasing their service.

A worker was furious when faced with this oppressive network - and the customer asked which port a 'random' cable was connected to

A worker was furious when faced with this oppressive network – and the customer asked which port a ‘random’ cable was connected to

A technician was doubting his client after he claimed that

A technician was doubting his client after he claimed that he “never” dropped the phone in the water – despite the splash of water found inside the device

A customer was desperate to know exactly what his accidental damage policy would cover - and it quickly became clear why when a worker came across this crooked Dell laptop

A customer was desperate to know exactly what his accidental damage policy would cover – and it quickly became clear why when a worker came across this crooked Dell laptop

Look away if you are sensitive!  A worker was horrified after opening a Macbook to find that it was full of inserts that appeared to be cheap

Look away if you are sensitive! A worker was horrified after opening a Macbook to find that it was full of inserts that appeared to be cheap

A creative person came up with a very unique solution to only have one audio output - connecting multiple extensions to a single slot

A creative person came up with a very unique solution to have only one audio output – connecting multiple extensions to a single slot

A worker had to explain to his boss why they couldn't just fix the server after he

A worker had to explain to his boss why they couldn’t just fix the server after it “fell” – since they had to admit that it really “fell” to the ground

The owner of this laptop proved that you should never try to eat food near your device, especially spaghetti, after they left the laptop covered in sauce

The owner of this laptop proved that you should never try to eat food near your device, especially spaghetti, after they left the laptop covered in sauce

Lessons canceled?  A student was completely surprised after he entered the classroom only to find a bird's nest on top of the projector

Lessons canceled? A student was completely surprised after he entered the classroom only to find a bird’s nest on top of the projector

A worker was surprised to find that this unique computer invention was actually 'fully functional'

A worker was surprised to find that this unique computer invention was actually ‘fully functional’

This terrible technological and fire safety nightmare was found in the basement of a mini-mall

This terrible technological and fire safety nightmare was found in the basement of a mini-mall

One person has discovered a unique way to help his co-workers recover files from his broken flash drive by soldering the internal technology to a USB cable

One person has discovered a unique way to help his co-workers recover files from his broken flash drive by soldering the internal technology to a USB cable

An unfortunate worker wished his client had classified this maze of wires before he arrived

An unfortunate worker wished his client had classified this maze of wires before he arrived

And another tech novice came up with a bizarre way to cool his computer system - plugging a fan below him and hoping for the best

And another tech novice came up with a bizarre way to cool his computer system – plugging a fan below him and hoping for the best

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