Ask before spouting an answer

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Dr. Dave initially suspects a laptop adapter, then pauses to confirm whether the caller means the power light or charge light and whether battery-only operation behaves the same way. The answers make him say he is glad he asked before “spouting” an irrelevant diagnosis; after openly admitting he is stumped, one more fact lets him identify a likely broken power socket and recommend professional repair.

2:41 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2008-07-05. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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