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Subject: [Leica] 03/25/02 - Memo Re: Replacement Of Mouse Balls
From: Photo Phreak <leicam4pro@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:48:52 -0800 (PST)

  Ok.  things are getting too serious around here again. 
It is time to break out the peppermint Schnapps, and hot
chocolate to get some genuine gemuetlichheit.

    This is for everyone quibbling about digi vs. wet


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> 
> 
> 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!
> 
> 
> MEMO 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.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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