FOR THOSE WHO CAN REMEMBER THE EARLY DAYS OF COMPUTERS. “MEMO OF THE MONTH” From the Washington Monthly, January / February 1991. Page 224. This is an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers, this was sent out to all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote this was deadly serious. Abstract: Mouse Balls available as FRU (Field replacement unit) Mouse balls are now available as FRU. Therefore if a mouse ball 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 manufacture 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 obtaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items. To re-order, specify one of the following:- P/N 33F8462 – Domestic Mouse Balls. P/N 33F8461 – Foreign Mouse Balls.
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