
04-12-2004, 10:29 PM
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Ouch?
How to replace mouse balls.
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> >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 regarding 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.
> > >
> > > To whom this may concern
> > > Re: Replacement of Mouse Balls.
> > >
> > > 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.
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04-12-2004, 10:43 PM
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ROTFLMAO omg that is absolutely hilarious! I was laughing so hard tears came to my eyes and I am just able to post..heh
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04-13-2004, 12:04 AM
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Oh My Goodness.... *tears running down my face* who in hades wrote that??? I'm going to have to copy that and email it to my Information Systems professor, I'm sure he will roll on the floor too!
Thanks Irish, today has been way to serious and I needed a good laugh to let go of it! *hug*
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04-13-2004, 08:23 AM
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It wasn't me!!!
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LMFAO so funny I nearly died!!!
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04-13-2004, 12:44 PM
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I actualy wonder if they had an automated service just for this...."push 2 if your mouse is missing its balls".....That was just too funny, can you imagine customer support calls for this problem?!
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04-13-2004, 12:55 PM
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Can you imagine the customer support operator,trying to keep
from laughing,when awnsering customer calls? Irish
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