Imagine the shock of finding your computer mouse engulfed in flames while your PC is in sleep mode. This was the startling reality for Reddit user lommelinn, who narrowly escaped a potential disaster when their Gigabyte M6880X gaming mouse caught fire. The incident, which occurred early in the morning, filled the room with black smoke and left the user's room, including their modular synth, covered in soot. Fortunately, quick action prevented a worse outcome, but the event remains a shocking reminder of the unexpected dangers lurking in our everyday devices.
The Gigabyte M6880X, an older wired optical mouse that typically draws power via a USB 2.0 connection at 5V and 0.5A, seemed an unlikely candidate for such a catastrophic failure. Images shared by lommelinn reveal severe damage to the mouse, with the top rear panel completely melted away, while the underside remained relatively unscathed. The reasons behind the selective damage and the cause of the fire remain a mystery, with additional images showing damage to the user's desk and mousepad.
My Gigabyte mouse caught fire and almost burned down my apartment
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In response to the incident, Gigabyte issued an official statement on Reddit, emphasizing their commitment to customer safety. They confirmed that they had initiated an investigation and reached out to lommelinn to offer support and further investigate the matter. The company expressed appreciation for the community's patience and understanding as they work to resolve the issue.
In a follow-up post, lommelinn shared their continued disbelief at the incident, noting that their PC was in sleep mode at the time. They also mentioned checking the USB port with a voltage meter and finding it to be functioning normally, leaving them puzzled about how such an event could occur.
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