Computer Screen Bug

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  1. Scrungee

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    I have a tiny insect that's got behind my laptop screen so I can't squish it - how long before it will die and drop out of view?
     
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    Hi Scrungee do a system restore date before the insect was there and hey presto:WINK1:
     
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      In all my years sat in front of a computer, I've only seen that happen twice. I found it highly amusing on both occasions.

      Sooner or later, the creature will just wander off.
       
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      Depends what the insect is.
      To squish it would be a bad idea, you would end up with a full stop where there should not be one.
       
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        Just immerse the laptop in boiling water, that'll get rid of him.
         
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          good one Zig.
           
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          BUGgered if I know without opening it up :)
           
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          I tried nudging it with my cursor but it was ignored, but when I showed it this lot it scarpered and hasn't been seen since:

          frog_eats[1].gif frog_eats[1].gif frog_eats[1].gif frog_eats[1].gif frog_eats[1].gif frog_eats[1].gif
           
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            lmao nice one
             
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