When a peripheral dies

We know that death is not the end of life. It is, for many computers and peripherals, only the beginning of that new life which has been preordained for them. Still, delivering the news to the owners of deceased devices can be tricky. Owners go through the typical stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance.

I had to give “the news” to a client this afternoon for her wireless keyboard.

Here’s the prayer I gave. It’s for a deceased computer, but I also use it for peripherals. You might want to keep it handy.