FADE IN.
Act 1
INT. STUDY - DAY
PETER is glued to his computer screen.
PETER (V.O): Two years ago, there was something wrong with my computer. I had to reset it to make it functional again.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.): As a result, my computer was reborn, but I had to reinstall my Apps again.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I found my factory-installed Apps were gone.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): So I thought it was a time to change. I've learned to use open-sourced Apps.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've adapted to the change pretty well.
Act 2
INT. STUDY - NIGHT
While clearing his stuff, Peter discovers a card with a string of letters and numerals printed on it.
PETER (V.O.): Is this the digital key of my factory-installed Apps?
Following the instructions on the card, Peter visits a web page.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, this is my software account. It has been hiding in the virtual world.
Peter checks the particulars.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, the digital key of the factory-installed Apps is also there.
Peter discovers others.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, in my account, I've three sets of computer hardware?
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh yes, I bought an inexpensive pad a few years back. I seldom used it, and soon all I got was a black screen.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I recall I thought about repairing it. But the repair cost was good enough to buy a new and better model.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Let me re-install my licensed software in my computer first.
INT. STUDY - DAY
In a corner with a hifi set playing oldies, Peter stares at his computer.
PETER (V.O.): I couldn't open and play a DVD-R containing CCTV footage in 3 DVD players.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Perhaps, I don't know how to use the Apps.
Having inserted a DVD-R into his computer's DVD tray, Peter uses different Apps to open and play it.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I try different ways to see if I can get a different result.
Beat. We see moving images appearing on his computer screen.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): It has made my day! I need to watch the footage to prepare for a trial.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): But I need to watch the contents from beginning to end. It's time-consuming.
Finding a box, Peter takes out a computer pad.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Let me first charge it.
After connecting the power supply to the computer pad, Peter sees the pad isn't responding.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Not even a light.
Peter checks the connections again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, I've connected the electricity supply to the earphone jack!
Having sighed, Peter reconnects the computer pad and we see a red light.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Okay, at least it is charging.
Peter then surfs the web.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If the problem of my computer-pad is software-related, there's just one trouble-shooting way I haven't tried. It's called "power/battery reset".
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I need to detach the battery inside the computer-pad. And I've never disassembled a computer before.
After unscrewing all the screws on the keyboard panel, Peter stops.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is the battery under the keyword or the screen? It seems that it's actually embedded in detachable screen.
Peter checks the screen panel.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I can't see even one screw on it. How to open it then?
Act 3
INT. STUDY - CONTINUOUS
Surfing the web and watching some video clips with his phone, Peter gets his answer.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I can open it with a guitar pick. I've dozens of them.
Using a guitar pick, Peter disassembles the screen panel.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The inside of it looks like the design of a branded handbag!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But how to disconnect the ribbon cables from the battery? They look so delicate. I don't think I've the tools.
Peter is then glued to his phone screen again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Just use my finger nail to flip out the locking flaps?
Peter tries it and succeeds.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm so glad that I've tried something new again in the second day of the New Year.
FADE OUT.
THE END
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