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Mouse balls are now available as Field Replacement Unit . 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 opo-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 on the following:
P/N 33F8462 - Domestic Mouse Balls
P/N 33F8461 - Foreign Balls

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ORIGINAL: Maya2001

there was an easier way

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Mouse balls are now available as Field Replacement Unit . 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 opo-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 on the following:
P/N 33F8462 - Domestic Mouse Balls
P/N 33F8461 - Foreign Balls

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ORIGINAL: thornhappy
I prefer the optical mice myself....never any ball problems and they work well on slippery surfaces.  And wireless is even better!

thornhappy

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop
*runs in just to smooch Raechard*

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ORIGINAL: Rule

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ORIGINAL: thornhappy
wireless is even better!

When I bought this computer about 18 months ago I also bought an expensive and heavy wireless optical mouse. Within a month it fell from the desk and refused to function again. Subsequently I bought a cheap, light, optical notebook mouse on a wire. Whenever that mouse falls from my desk it dangles unharmed from its wire. I still use it. I wish that I had bought another one for a spare, though.

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ORIGINAL: Rule

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ORIGINAL: Raechard
What if  as it falls the momentum transforms into a swinging motion and it hits a wall or furniture.

At the moment my mouse will dangle from one centimetre of wire when it falls, so there is not much momentum. Also there is no wall nor furniture near, just a foot of empty space.
 
I prefer a light batteryless mouse on a wire rather than a wireless mouse with heavy batteries.