cowgirl580+
Well-known member
I may have posted this once, but its worth repeating.
Mouse Balls
> > > How to replace mouse balls
> > >
> > > I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> > > memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) 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.
> > > ----------------------------------------------------
> > > Re: Replacement of Mouse Balls.
> > >
> > > 1. If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it
> > > may need a ball replacement.
> > > 2. Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Units).
> > > 3. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of
> > > mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.
> > > 4. Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining
> > > the underside of the mouse.
> > > 5. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls.
> > > 6. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> > > the mouse.
> > > 7. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop off method.
> > > 8. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist off method.
> > > 9. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive.
> > > 10. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.
> > > 11. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used
> > > immediately.
> > > 12. It is recommended that each person have a pair of spare balls for
> > > maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> > > 13. Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel
> > > in charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> > > 14. Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls
> > > is an unhappy customer.
> >
Mouse Balls
> > > How to replace mouse balls
> > >
> > > I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real
> > > memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) 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.
> > > ----------------------------------------------------
> > > Re: Replacement of Mouse Balls.
> > >
> > > 1. If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it
> > > may need a ball replacement.
> > > 2. Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Units).
> > > 3. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of
> > > mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.
> > > 4. Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining
> > > the underside of the mouse.
> > > 5. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls.
> > > 6. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of
> > > the mouse.
> > > 7. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop off method.
> > > 8. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist off method.
> > > 9. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive.
> > > 10. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.
> > > 11. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used
> > > immediately.
> > > 12. It is recommended that each person have a pair of spare balls for
> > > maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.
> > > 13. Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel
> > > in charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
> > > 14. Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls
> > > is an unhappy customer.
> >
