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1990 July 12 at 11:17 EDT
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To: David Walker
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FROM: Jeff Sharpe
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I thought this was pretty funny. This is a true IBM ordering
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information quote from one of their catalogues. Pass it on...
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This is an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers that went out to
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all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was very
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serious. The rest of us may find it rather funny.
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__________________________________________________________________
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Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit)
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Mouse balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse
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fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a
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ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this
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procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by
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properly trained personnel.
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Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining
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the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and
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harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ
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depending upon manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be
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replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced
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using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static
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sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden
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discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be
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used immediately.
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It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls
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for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction. Any customer
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missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing
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these necessary items.
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To re-order, specify one of the following:
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P/N 33f8462 - Domestic Mouse Balls
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P/N 33f8461 - Foreign Mouse Balls
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Another file downloaded from: NIRVANAnet(tm)
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& the Temple of the Screaming Electron Jeff Hunter 510-935-5845
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Rat Head Ratsnatcher 510-524-3649
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Burn This Flag Zardoz 408-363-9766
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realitycheck Poindexter Fortran 415-567-7043
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