This has been circulating on the internet for many years. Richard, N7TGB
-----Original Message----- From: Neil McKie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 6:39 AM To: Repeater Builder Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [Tower-pro] Tech Tip of the Day ... swipped from Tower-pro ... John Hettish wrote: > > Ripped off from another list and republished without attribution. > I'm a real outlaw. > > Make sure your IT guy finds out about this. For you guys in the > field the IT guy is the one who is supposed to take care of the > computers at the office. The most common phrase they utter is > "it can't be done". > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > How to Replace Mouse Balls > | Only IBM could do this... > | > | 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. > | > | 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 removed using the pop off method. > | > | Domestic balls are removed by using the twist off method. > | > | Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive > | handling can result in sudden discharges. > | > | 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. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > John Hettish > http://www.mt2w.com > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tower-pro > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tower-Accidents > http://www.tower-pro.net > Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
