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Subject: Re: [Leica] 03/25/02 - Memo Re: Replacement Of Mouse Balls
From: Javier Perez <summarex@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:34:01 -0500
References: <20020326014852.14028.qmail@web21302.mail.yahoo.com>

I've been seeing this supposedly real memo floating
on the net for about a week. It's probably a lot older.
Naturally, no one seems to be able to name the company.
Javier

Photo Phreak 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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