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- From: g9utxu@fnma.COM (Tanin Uthayanaka)
- Subject: Re: Memo of the month <hail ibm>
- Message-ID: <1993Jan6.134445.3779@almserv.uucp>
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- Organization: Fannie Mae
- References: <durai.112.726267531@ortta.umn.edu>
- Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 13:44:45 GMT
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- In article 726267531@ortta.umn.edu, durai@ortta.umn.edu (Durai Venkatasubramanian) writes:
- >The following text is supposed to have been appeared in the "washington
- >monthly", jan-feb 91 issue, page #24.
- >
- >This is an actual alert to IBM field engineers that went out to all IBM
- >field offices. The person who wrote this seems to have been very serious.
- >Most of us think it is funny.
- >
- >Abstract: Mouse balls available as FRU (field replacement unit)
- >
- >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 the
- >manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off
- >method. Domestic balls are replaced 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.
- >
- >To reorder, specify one of the following:
- >P/N 33F8462 - domestic mouse balls
- >P/N 33F8461 - foreign mouse balls
- >
- >
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- That is funny. Give me more
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- TU
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