REPAIRING A MOUSE
Contributed
by Deepak Sapra’92, who found it on the internet
NOTE: This is an actual alert to IBM Field
Engineers that went out to all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was
SERIOUS!
"Mouse
balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or
should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. 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 manufacturers 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 replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining
optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his balls should
suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items."
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