Mouse Balls

[Jeza]

Sent from Windows Mail


Mouse balls and mouse ball inspector

I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face.
This was an actual memo sent out by IBM 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!
Especially note the last couple of sentences.

"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, a 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."

[janbee]

Why do moths fly with their legs open?
Ever seen the size of moth balls???

[excelsior-1]

my tea has just geysered all over the place - brilliant

may i pass it on?

[Jeza]

Of coarse you can Excel. Be my guest.

[cupid04]

Q] Have you ever smelt moth balls?

A] Yes

Q] How do you get your nose between them?

[emeritus]

Bit of an urban myth unfortunately, but still good

http://www.snopes.com/humor/business/mouse.asp

[Canary42]

Crikey - that one goes back a few years.

[Jeza]

I must learn to spell. course course course.

[zebo]

No-one ever told year 9 that mouse balls could only be removed by trained persons.