Pooffffff magic smoke

[Paulice]

Last night there was a thunder storm and the house got hit.
So far the modem and my computer up in smoke, new modem should be here tomorrow but the computer will now have to wait till after my vacation :(
Hope you guys are having a better day :)

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[challis349]

Do you not use a surge protector extension cable?

[asomaro]

Bad luck dude, hopefully you will be back up and running soon (enjoy the vacation btw!)

I use surge protectors on all my computer stuff, so hopefully if the same happens to me the PC stuff "should" be OK - I hope I don't have to find out though!

Cheers,

[Paulice]

Thanks guys
It hit the phone line, but the tv box and phone are still working and the are connected by LAN to the modem as well only the modem and pc got killed.
I'll get a new pc and modem from the insurance but it's the hassle of installing programs and putting the backups back on the new one.
Just a pita.

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[gazza131]

unlucky bud, i like most on here use surge protectors on all my computer stuff, hopefully never have to find out if it works :)
for the cost of about £10.00 a worth while investment i think, have a great holiday

[Mslater]

Bring the PC over with you - we'll fix it.