Mouse Balls

by Stangmar

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Stangmar2006-09-12 01:59:35
MEMO
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.
Verithrax2006-09-12 02:42:44
QUOTE(stangmar @ Sep 11 2006, 10:59 PM) 330352

Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls is an unhappy customer.

That's bull - Everyone knows end users have no balls.
Vix2006-09-12 02:50:22
Yay for optical mice! happy.gif
Acrune2006-09-12 04:41:32
Mice have evolved to no longer need their balls.
Unknown2006-09-12 04:52:37
Yet sadly...some of us cannot simply afford to buy a mouse without a ball. sad.gif *prays for new computer w/ mousie of laser beamness*
Unknown2006-09-12 05:04:22
Balls, Schmalls. Optical's what's in cool.gif
Verithrax2006-09-12 05:50:42
Do they even still make ball mouses?
Acrune2006-09-12 05:52:58
Yes, got a whole row of them at comp usa
Verithrax2006-09-12 05:55:55
That's lame... I'd wager LEDs and optical readers are actually cheaper than trackballs.
Daganev2006-09-12 05:57:41
Many trackballs actually work off of optics.

Many people like the use fo a trackball over a mouse.
Verithrax2006-09-12 06:03:25
By 'trackball', I mean the ball underneath a regular mouse, not the kind of trackball you use by rolling around yourself (I have no idea why people use those abominations, anyway, in a non-laptop setting. They are better than those damn sensitive screen pads on some laptops, though.)
Unknown2006-09-12 06:12:21
QUOTE(Verithrax @ Sep 12 2006, 01:03 AM) 330491

(I have no idea why people use those abominations, anyway, in a non-laptop setting. They are better than those damn sensitive screen pads on some laptops, though.)

you can't go wrong with the classics? unsure.gif
Unknown2006-09-12 20:14:16
QUOTE(stangmar @ Sep 12 2006, 02:59 AM) 330352

MEMO
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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Unknown2006-09-13 14:33:25
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It is recommended that each person have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.


Imagine a person with spare balls;could be doing this juggle.gif and this pileup.gif


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Acrune2006-09-13 14:37:19
QUOTE(Verithrax @ Sep 12 2006, 01:55 AM) 330485

That's lame... I'd wager LEDs and optical readers are actually cheaper than trackballs.


Nope.
Unknown2006-09-27 12:17:09
QUOTE(stangmar @ Sep 11 2006, 09:59 PM) 330352

MEMO
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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I'm glad my mouse doesn't need ball replacement closedeyes.gif
Laxinova2006-09-27 12:59:55
Sounds like something a vet should do
Raysicia2006-09-27 13:26:10
Optical Mice, at my local bestway are around 10-20 dollars... optical mice are affordable now, this aint 2000 were an a non-Crapple optical mouse costed 50+...