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7th July, 2003 at 15:51:03 -

This memo is from an unnamed computer company. It went to all field engineers about a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite serious, but the engineers rolled on the floor:

"Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit). 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 larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually 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. Any customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items."



 
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7th July, 2003 at 22:34:35 -

Rofl

I know its a joke, dunno if you made that up or not, but I have never seen a mouse ball go bad. My friend washed one with soap and water once, turned out pretty clean its all in the little rolling things on the inside of your mouse, get the scum off there and your mouse will be good as new

(opticals own now)

 
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8th July, 2003 at 05:34:08 -

LOL! Sometimes I clean the roller things That have been made messy because of the mouse ball X).

 
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8th July, 2003 at 08:54:41 -

i had such a rubbish mouse that i bought an optical one
the dust inside sometimes makes the cursor move a little on screen.

 
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18th July, 2003 at 06:10:45 -

i just scrape the funny black stuff off my balls ( ) and the rollers too... i should prolly try to clean my comp tabl as the gak has tocome from somwhere

 
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18th July, 2003 at 06:17:19 -

I has an optical one too. It works fine as long as its not on a shiny surface (the light interferes with it)

 
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18th July, 2003 at 06:43:18 -

My optical mouse feels so femine without any balls



 
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18th July, 2003 at 08:43:27 -

Hahaha mouse balls!...ummm right...no one else gets it...damn.

 
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18th July, 2003 at 08:50:53 -

I thought some people were afraid of the optical mouse making a big explosion when you pointed the red light at the wall. Which is a shame, because it doesn't work with mine.

 
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19th July, 2003 at 06:47:15 -

I finger my mouse ball. (That's because I use a trackball... anyway, it has a big ball. Like Hitler. I think I'll stop now.)

 
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19th July, 2003 at 07:11:16 -

I had no idea what you were going to talk about when i saw that header . I spilt coke all over my keyboard. the keys stuck so i poured water over it. and it actually works fine. except for the Insert button that seems to get stuck .

 
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19th July, 2003 at 08:40:46 -

balls... LoL

 
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20th July, 2003 at 21:46:57 -

You cant actulley take the keys out you know. Use somthing to pry it off. See whats makin it stick.

 
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