Rainbowreflect
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Fri Jul-09-04 09:34 AM
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Received this email from a friend & had to share. |
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Subject: MOUSE BALLS 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 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. 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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Fri Jul-09-04 09:35 AM
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1. this is a memo that was around in the 80's.......still funny...eom |
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Fri Jul-09-04 09:39 AM
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"..excessive handling may result in sudden discharge.." I have had that problem before..
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Fri Jul-09-04 09:40 AM
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Fri Jul-09-04 09:51 AM
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4. I got this one in 1983 |
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It was flying around as an IBM memo at the time. Thanks for the memories. :D
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Fri Jul-09-04 09:53 AM
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read it about 10 years ago
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