A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The user, lommelinn, reported their Gigabyte M6880X wired optical mouse ignited while their PC was in sleep mode. The resulting fire filled the room with smoke and caused significant damage to the mouse, desk, and nearby equipment, including a modular synthesizer.
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The incident is particularly puzzling given the mouse's design: a simple wired device with no internal battery, powered by a low-voltage USB 2.0 connection. Images show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained largely intact. The cause of the localized damage remains a mystery.
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Gigabyte has acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation, contacting lommelinn to offer support. They stated their commitment to customer safety and requested patience while the issue is addressed.
My Gigabyte mouse caught fire and almost burned down my apartment by u/lommelinn in pcmasterrace
Lommelinn, still in disbelief, confirmed their PC was in sleep mode and that the USB port tested fine, leaving the cause of the fire unexplained. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential for unexpected malfunctions even in seemingly simple devices.
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