ml_man
4 Jul 2003, 8:58am
You gotta love those female tech writers. :-)
MOUSE BALLS
I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face...
This apparently was a real memo sent out by a
computer company to its employees in all
seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
computer peripheral problem. The author of this
memo was quite genuine.
The engineers rolled on the floor!
Especially note the last couple of sentences.
If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform
erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Mouse
balls are now available as FRU (Field
Replacement Units).
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 person have a pair
of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
Any customer missing his balls should contact
the local personnel in charge of removing and
replacing these necessary items.
Please keep in mind that a customer without
properly working balls is an unhappy customer
MOUSE BALLS
I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face...
This apparently was a real memo sent out by a
computer company to its employees in all
seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a
computer peripheral problem. The author of this
memo was quite genuine.
The engineers rolled on the floor!
Especially note the last couple of sentences.
If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform
erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Mouse
balls are now available as FRU (Field
Replacement Units).
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 person have a pair
of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
Any customer missing his balls should contact
the local personnel in charge of removing and
replacing these necessary items.
Please keep in mind that a customer without
properly working balls is an unhappy customer