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Topic: Mouse Balls
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paras
Knowflake Posts: 1660
From: the Heart of It All
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 20, 2004 04:14 PM
 
This is an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers that went out to all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was very serious. The rest of us may find it rather humorous.Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit) Mouse Balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate
or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of
the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be
attempted by properly trained personnel. Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the
underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be harder and larger than foreign
balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending on the manufacturer of the
mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls
are replaced using the twist off method. Mouse Balls are usually not static
sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon
completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for
maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his
balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items. IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 20, 2004 04:19 PM
The ball technicians must have tiny tiny fingers.IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 20, 2004 04:21 PM
... he said mouse balls  IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 20, 2004 04:26 PM
YOU said "mouse balls." IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 20, 2004 04:33 PM
everyone's sayin' mouse balls! Thanks for such a fun post, paras  IP: Logged |
paras
Knowflake Posts: 1660
From: the Heart of It All
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 20, 2004 04:49 PM
And thank you for the Carlin quotes.  I love the way that guy's mind works.IP: Logged |
26taurus
Knowflake Posts: 13411
From: *
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted August 21, 2004 01:31 AM
ah ha hahahaha......mouse balls...  IP: Logged |
paras
Knowflake Posts: 1660
From: the Heart of It All
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 21, 2004 07:50 AM
Top ten signs that a redneck has been working on your computer:10. The monitor is up on blocks. 9. Outgoing faxes have tobacco stains on them. 8. The six front keys have rotted out. 7. The extra RAM slots have truck parts installed in them. 6. The numeric keypad only goes up to six. 5. The password is "Huntin". 4. The CPU has a gun rack mount. 3. There is a Skoal can in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The keyboard is camouflaged. 1. The mouse is referred to as a "critter". IP: Logged |
ghanima81
Moderator Posts: 1577
From: MAINE! :)
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted August 21, 2004 11:27 AM
Leave it to a Libra to see the humor in this...... and point it out to the rest of us ''normal'' people! LOL!! Like I can EVER be considered ''normal''!!Funny stuff, as always. Ghani IP: Logged |
paras
Knowflake Posts: 1660
From: the Heart of It All
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 21, 2004 09:10 PM
Now, when an IBM field technician goes to a redneck's house to work on his computer, does he have to take special "critter balls" with him?IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 21, 2004 11:52 PM
Reliving the whole experience. I was feeling so silly when this hit the board... It was perfect!IP: Logged |
Alarik
Knowflake Posts: 65
From:
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted August 22, 2004 02:52 AM
"excessive handling can result in sudden discharge."IP: Logged |
aqua
Knowflake Posts: 2805
From: dreamland
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted August 23, 2004 07:31 AM
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