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06 March 2008

Wordy Whoopsit'snotactuallywednesdayanymoreisit: Words We Can't Remember →[More:]
What do you call those things on the bottom of computer mice which are ostensibly there to ease movement but end up accumulating that Black Goo of Doom?

post by: mdonley at: 04:41 | 10 comments

Dirty, dirty mouse balls?

posted by taz 06 March | 05:35

Roller ball?

posted by LoriFLA 06 March | 05:46

Dirt sliders. Because they slide the dirt around with the (optical) mouse.

posted by disclaimer 06 March | 06:27

Little rubber pads. Or maybe they're plastic.

posted by Daniel Charms 06 March | 07:41

What do you call those smallish rock piles that mark trails or mark a sacred spot? Please?

posted by rainbaby 06 March | 09:06

rainbaby: Cairns.

posted by cmonkey 06 March | 09:09

Thank you cmonkey. Someone else re-reminded me of this just last summer and I can't remember. Maybe because it's sort of hard to say.

posted by rainbaby 06 March | 09:16

mdonley, check your mefi mail!

posted by iconomy 06 March | 10:43

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 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.

posted by Specklet 06 March | 13:38

i find it odd there are so few words for things but then words for some very specific things like defenestration.

posted by ethylene 06 March | 15:10

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