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To: "Eugene Reyno" <eugene.reyno@west.boeing.com>,
Subject: Fw: Mouse Balls
From: "glen barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 08:14:45 -0800
Start the morning with a good laugh.Keith , I think you will understand it.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Manghelli
To: Sam Buck ; Pam Manghelli ; Mike Brehm ; Keith Pedersen ; Glen A Barrett ;
Fred Holdorf ; 'Ed Safarik' ; Dan Warner ; Cris Shearer ; Cree: Roy Creel ;
Cheryl Olmstead
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 7:03 PM
Subject: Fw: Mouse Balls



    Subject: MOUSE BALLS
    > >
    > >
    > >  INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING MOUSE BALLS
    > >(I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This
    > >  apparently was a real memo sent at a computer company to its
employees
    > >  in all seriousness...
    > >
    > >This memo is from an unnamed computer company. It went to all field
    > >engineers about a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo
    was
    > >quite serious. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note
    > >the last sentence)
    > >
    > >Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit).
    > >
    > >Therefore if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform
    > >  erratically, it may need a ball replacement. 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
    > >  manufacture 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 each replacer 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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