Simviation Forum - Mouse balls

Jun 27^th, 2005 at 4:04pm

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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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Reply #1 - Jun 27^th, 2005 at 4:16pm

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Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.

ROFL!

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Reply #2 - Jun 27^th, 2005 at 4:54pm

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ROTFLMAO

ok... started crying half way through Grin

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Reply #3 - Jun 27^th, 2005 at 5:42pm

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Reply #4 - Jun 28^th, 2005 at 1:03am

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LMAO.

Don't forget, make sure your balls are attached to a plug and play enabled device.

Have to send this to my friend at Cisco.

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Reply #5 - Jun 28^th, 2005 at 3:07am

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Yikes! Perhaps we should stay away from little tales like this. Embarrassed

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Reply #6 - Jun 28^th, 2005 at 7:40am

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Or perhaps we should stay away from little 'tails' like this! Grin

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Reply #7 - Jun 28^th, 2005 at 2:14pm

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Maybe it wasn't that funny, but yeah still quite funny Tongue

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Reply #8 - Jun 30^th, 2005 at 5:54am

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hhehehe....thats classic Grin

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Reply #9 - Jul 5^th, 2005 at 8:23pm

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Bollocks was that written as a serious memo. It's funny. But there are far to many similies and metaphores for anyone to have written it seriously.

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Reply #10 - Jul 5^th, 2005 at 11:45pm

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I honestly don't know, but it sure is funny. Wink

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Reply #11 - Jul 7^th, 2005 at 12:38pm

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i saw that "memo" a few times now, but never did it have the same wording, and some additional paragraphs or missing paragraphs.

what i think this started with a genuine memo and was a bit spiced up each time it was reproduced...

btw, my mouse is female, no balls, and when it fails it's usually too many hair at the little slit on the bottom...

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