/r/techsupportmacgyver
Instances of crazy fixes that actually ended up working. Or not working, I'm a description, not the cops.
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1) Follow the Rules of Reddit and use Reddiquette.
2) Posts must contain a MacGyver or be a question about a MacGyver. A MacGyver'd solution is defined as fixing something by using parts that are not the intended replacement parts and/or using unorthodox methods to get something working again. A MacGyver'd solution is also improving on something (whether or not it works) by improving existing functionality in an unorthodox way or by using unorthodox parts. It is not about whether the repair works, but the spirit of the endeavor.
Questions can be asked, but the solutions should not be boring.
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7) Do not ask for tech support. Unorthodox solutions are what /r/techsupportmacgyver is here for, remember that asking for orthodox solutions is off-topic and belongs in /r/techsupport.
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Spotted at work
13:24 UTC
Gotta make sure to use the right tool for the job
23:28 UTC
Got piece of a key switch stuck in a keycap
Heated up a needle and pushed it into the plastic to pull it out.
17:45 UTC
Not sure if this is already here, but this is too funny to pass
04:58 UTC
Fixed my phones screen not working after drop by sliding my fingernail in tiny gap between back and front part
After no other solutions worked, I tried to take off the back plate and since I didn't have any thin object I would be happy to sacrifice, I used my fingernail. After some attempts, it magically turned on after I slid it in near the power button. I have no idea how that worked, but I'm for sure happy it did
14:50 UTC
My wife and I I are watching Maniac on Netflix when this gem of a machine popped up.
13:48 UTC
Onn wireless keyboard of some variety + Logitech m510
04:12 UTC
Headphone wires loose from too much bending? Reinforce them with toothpicks and zip ties.
21:48 UTC
This is my counsins personal computer, should i tell him this isnt safe (or might be actually be safe)
19:43 UTC
Charging port broke so i did this
18:18 UTC
USB hdd adapter controller overheat, so apply heatsink
13:43 UTC
Testing some phones and found this janky business
Someone stuck in a battery for something that looks like an S5 mini into this A3 2016. And yes, it does work. They even put in the effort to use adhesive to stick it down..
22:37 UTC
Vapes air pressure sensor broke. Wired a mechanical switch to bypass it.
Yes I know vapes are bad yada yada. But stopped me from cigarettes atleast. I am coming off vaping slowly though.
14:16 UTC
The iPad wouldn’t charge unless pressure was applied to the cable so I made a quick solution with dumbbells
18:46 UTC
A lot of mcgyvering going on here
03:04 UTC
CPU FAN Repair - November 2002 - Duct tape, beer carton, and box fan.
CPU FAN - November 2002 - Duct tape computer repair
00:10 UTC
I have to perform occasional percussive maintenance on my monitor
17:15 UTC
IoT lightswitch refuses to work with Alexa, but this person found a workaround
18:52 UTC
I constantly see posts and comments with over complicated ways to keep your mouse moving. I just keep a crumpled up piece of painters tape stuck to my desk.
17:32 UTC
Laptop makes strange noise
My laptop makes a strange noise when it's moved around. It's related to its hardware. It starts making a scratching sound as if a broken old time record player but sounds more like a modern electronic sound. It's quite loud, obnoxious and activated when laptop moves around, silent if stationary. It's intermittent and really sensitive. I have to be careful how I use the laptop not to set it off. It takes a long time for it to stop. It's a small lenovo laptop, i think ideapad. No other issues.
03:03 UTC
Water-cool a gaming Laptop
02:04 UTC
Fits like a glove
14:03 UTC