Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.īefore proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse.ĭomestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls.īall removal procedures differ depending upon manufacturer of the mouse.įoreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method.ĭomestic balls are replaced using the twist-off method. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. What Hardware device was revolutionary to you? And YES – I read all replies.Ībstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit) The picture attached is of my actual Zip Drive, purchased at a Walmart in Bradenton, FL, in 1998 or 1999. My device has everything from when it was purchased. It was also very reliable I never had a disc, cable or power supply fail. Just looking at it put me in a good mood, let alone get to pack it in my bag as my favorite tool. I later found out it was not such a popular product in the US (a flop) because of the many hassles, yet for me, it boosted my career, creativity, income, portability, and made me confident in the Computer Field. I could take it anywhere, install anything, and also backup anything.
In 1998 this all changed, when I purchased an IOMEGA Parallel Port Zip Drive with a few 100 MB Disks in the US, and I became a noticeable Tech in my town because I could install several OSs and Software, did not have to take your computer back to the shop, and it was compatible with all Operating Systems in circulation at the time, including a Driver for MS-DOS which I could use to Launch the Windows Install.
Growing up in a small town in the Dominican Republic in the late 90s, I did not have access to portable USB Drives, CD Burners, or anything to carry a Windows 95/98/98SE and other installations, unless it was a mixture of a bunch of floppies and an additional 8 GB Drive, which I had to open up the computer and hook up to an IDE port in order to transfer the files.