i've been stuck with the emergency netbook for a few days, and that thing is half dead too.

Ugh, always a pain when computers die

yeah, i could have replaced the motherboard on it, but the plastic case was in such bad condition (held together with tape and glue and pieces of wood) that i didn't think i'd get it back together

i destroy laptops

yes, the laptop did well! it will get a proper ceremonial recycling once i've harvested any parts that are still good. i got a samsung this time... in my experience, they tend to be sturdy.