02-06-2002, 10:48 AM | #1 |
Mephistopheles
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> > I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This apparently was a real memo sent by a computer company to its employees. It went to all field engineers about a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite serious. The engineers rolled on the floor!
> > Replacement of Mouse Balls: If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform irrationally, it may need a ball replacement. Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit). 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 on the manufacture 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. (Tongue firmly in cheek: I thought this was great--a real testament to how something totally innocent can be read in different ways>>>)
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02-06-2002, 11:14 AM | #2 |
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ROTFL! "Any customer missing his balls..." *shudder*
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02-06-2002, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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ROFLMAO! are you sure that was meant to be serious? The twist and pull method lol. That was the funniest thing i have read in awhile
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02-06-2002, 12:18 PM | #4 |
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quote: *Entirely* serious, I assure you. Look at the underneath of the basic two button mouse...twist and pull. Yikes! (looks fondly at her tracker ball mouse and wonders....hmmm, just lift the little red ball out of the socket and..... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] .....) |
02-06-2002, 03:03 PM | #5 |
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quote: This may be evil and twisted... but it is still remarkably funny!
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02-06-2002, 03:08 PM | #6 |
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LOl Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls i don't know about that one i thought all mouse balls are pretty much standarized by now.
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02-06-2002, 03:12 PM | #7 |
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Thank God i've never had any problems with my domestic balls.They work quite good,and were never twisted and pulled.
At work,in the hospital,we have a different way of removing balls of all sorts,small and big.But hey,we do have multiple types of computers and mouses there
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02-06-2002, 08:09 PM | #8 |
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ROFLHAO
After being in the service I can imagion someone typing that with out a clue as to it's comic potential. LOL...just too funny. |
02-07-2002, 02:59 AM | #9 |
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You know, those little blue/grey/green things they have in the center of Toshiba notebooks (laptops) are actually called mouse nipples.
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02-07-2002, 03:07 AM | #10 |
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Ok... what if you have an optical mouse ?? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]
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