Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum

Main => Everything Else => Topic started by: Harry Potter on October 18, 2005, 02:25:58 pm

Title: Mouse balls
Post by: Harry Potter on October 18, 2005, 02:25:58 pm

Probably an old one but funny:

I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers regarding 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...

To: Whom this may concern

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.

Title: Re: Mouse balls
Post by: missioncontrol on October 18, 2005, 02:28:44 pm

edit: swapped pictures

wooops didn't realize it was animated....

here's a different mouse ball:

(http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1405000/images/_1406612_mice150.jpg)

Title: Re: Mouse balls
Post by: Stingray on October 18, 2005, 02:42:29 pm

The first picture was much funnier.

-S

Title: Re: Mouse balls
Post by: missioncontrol on October 18, 2005, 02:50:31 pm

I thought so too but wasn't sure if it was allright for the boards once I realized it was animated

Title: Re: Mouse balls
Post by: Stingray on October 18, 2005, 03:26:03 pm

Yeah, I'm pretty sure a mod would have nuked it, but it was still funny. :)

-S

Title: Re: Mouse balls
Post by: Jess-- on October 20, 2005, 10:30:36 am

damn....

I missed the original pic, how about posting a link to the original, having seen some of the other things linked to from here I cant see a mod nuking it

Title: Re: Mouse balls
Post by: missioncontrol on October 20, 2005, 10:49:16 am

*cough *cough GIS mouse balls *cough *cough


hint first picture  ;)

 :angel: