Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 03/25/02 - Memo Re: Replacement Of Mouse Balls
From: Mark Kronquist <mak@teleport.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 20:22:27 -0900

on 3/25/02 4:48 PM, Photo Phreak at leicam4pro@yahoo.com wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
>> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> 
>> 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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> 
> 
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PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE this has been circulating since 1987 

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