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Last September My PCU (power control unit) went out in my computer. At that time i was yet to go back to work after my long stint with lymphoma. and there were several things in the house that needed purchased prior to fixing my tower. the part it self wasn't that expensive, ($100) but we thought there was a good chance that we would have to send it out to get it done, and labor isn't cheap on that sort of thing.

well after pooling Christmas money, working some OT, Mary Kay, and hoarding every cent we could get our hands on. we finally have our PCU bought and installed!

The one we bought Steve thought he could install himself. well unfortunately we were missing the correct connection. To return it and get the correct plug was going to cost us MORE than the part we originally bought. PLUS a 20% restock fee AND the shipping to send it back.

I cant tell you how upset i was over this kink! (insert pregnancy hormone joke here) Well My BRILLIANT husband thought he might be able to go to our local guy (Barry) and see if he could help us out.

I have had dealings with Barry in the past that have not been so nice. i was certain we would be better off to just take the loss and order the other part.

Not Steve, the "ever trusting" Steve went with both parts over to Barry's and explained what had happened and walked out with an adapter to make it work FREE OF CHARGE!!!

he came back in with a HUGE smile on his face. and he said "i have an adapter kit!"

Of course that got me singing "one piece at a time" by Johnny Cash. But i have to say the slimline computer is now up and running! So nice to have it back!

I need to send out a HUGE thank you to my gentleman friend that so kindly lent us his spare tower until we could fix ours. I didn't expect it to take so long, but we have it back to where it was when you lent it to us. than you so much!