How to replace Mouse Balls

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Post May 11th, 2004, 6:27 pm

Well, I though this was hilarious :lol:

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How To Replace Mouse Balls
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> I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a memo
> sent out by a computer company (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.
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> 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.
> Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls is an
> unhappy customer.
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Post May 11th, 2004, 6:27 pm

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Post May 11th, 2004, 6:42 pm

lol
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Post May 11th, 2004, 6:48 pm

lol, I love that last sentance..
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Post May 11th, 2004, 7:09 pm

:lol: it's just too funny to be real.
Strong with this one, the sudo is.
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Post May 11th, 2004, 7:26 pm

I also doubt its authenticity.
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Post May 11th, 2004, 8:11 pm

*shakes head sadly*

even if it isnt authentic, it scares me that someone would spend the thim to write that...

it is funny tho... :)
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Post May 11th, 2004, 8:21 pm

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Calendaeeven if it isnt authentic, it scares me that someone would spend the thim to write that...

welcome to United States the founder of series books "For Dummies" :)LOL (no offence its just a joke :))

BTW, when I came to US first I had an experience of putting together a front desck for our office - I was really surprised that it had instructions and everything was wretten sep-by-step. It was really funny to me, because where I came from I would still have to drill holes and look for additional scrues :) lol You don't realize that, but you have every tiny thing in your stores with percise instructions and it's funny that it works too :)
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Post May 11th, 2004, 8:28 pm

welcome to the United States, land of frivalous lawsuits, and random-stupid-crap...

you know, there was a woman here (in the US) which went and sued McDonalds for serving her HOT coffee... she wen to the trive-thru and went an stuck the cup between her legs and then went over a speed bumb at about 50mph on her way out, and it spilt.... she won... *hangs head in shame*
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Post May 11th, 2004, 8:33 pm

yeh, I remeber that case. Well, but you don't make $16 a month as my fiance who happened to be on motherland at this moment and working part time at University Library and having Masters degree in Math.

The most funnies thing about US for outside world was Billi boy and Monica - that was the most stupidest thing ever :)lol
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Post May 11th, 2004, 9:11 pm

gemini wrote:
welcome to United States the founder of series books "For Dummies" :)LOL (no offence its just a joke :))

Hey I know somebody who wrote a "For Dummies" book! :mrgreen: (no, really, I do).
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Post May 11th, 2004, 10:00 pm

Lol, that is just too funny! :lol:
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Post May 11th, 2004, 10:06 pm

Axe wrote:
gemini wrote:
welcome to United States the founder of series books "For Dummies" :)LOL (no offence its just a joke :))

Hey I know somebody who wrote a "For Dummies" book! :mrgreen: (no, really, I do).

Axe, we have funny saying - "If you want to learn something, start teaching others". I just was wondering if we to follow the saying what kind of knowlandge someone needs to have to start writing a book for dummies :) I just carcked myself up :lol:
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Post May 11th, 2004, 10:43 pm

Heh, well, quite a bit :)

Melissa Kaplan, who owns http://www.anapsid.org, wrote Iguanas for Dummies. Great book, and she really knows her stuff when it comes to iggies.

Melissa's a good friend of mine and my girlfriends, and just a very nice lady :)
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Post May 12th, 2004, 6:09 am

ROFL that memo is priceless!!! I love our country but sometimes its almost beyond pathetic :D
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Post May 12th, 2004, 6:13 am

It's amazing how everything has to have insructions in this day and age, they had a thing on the radio a couple of years back and it stuck in my mind:

instructions for a pack of raisins:
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I think they company changed it's "serving suggestion" soon after....
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