Please mention the model type and number, as some of us seem to be the person friends bring and leave there older computers with thinking “Well they will have something to put it to good use for or know how to safely get rid of it.” I could mail out a CD drive as I have a couple of compact laptops in my basement collecting dust and Uncle Rob could show every one how to change it at a meet up. That is if his skills are still sharp enough for the challenge (see how I just poked my favorite uncle in the ribs there?). I would hate to think the man who introduced me to my first computer that famous TRS-80 could not swap out a laptop CD drive. Oh my, just laughing too hard!

By the way group, my name is Chuck Boyer. Rob Gray as you know him is my Uncle Rob. And to embarrass him, at the age of 5 or 6, I allowed him to share my room with me in Richmond VA as he started his first job after he graduated college. He inspired my interest in computers and technology, and it is his fault I am considered by many the “resident geek”, a title I hold with pride. I currently am an electrician, specializing in computerized control systems, data centers, fiber optic, wired and wireless computer based networks. The one difference between us is, as he usually is purchasing items for personal use and I am buying for companies, he can teach how to accomplish things on a smaller, and most times no budget. Where I lean towards the line of thought of; I am very good at spending money out of other peoples wallets an of course they want the best, and there old stuff, that I am pulling out and replacing, I will put it in the white dumpster marked Ford E-350 out in the parking lot.

It is nice to be a part of the group and I hope I can contribute.

Thanks for the invite Uncle Rob,

Chuck Boyer