A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The user, lommelinn, reported waking to the smell of smoke and discovering their Gigabyte M6880X mouse engulfed in flames while their PC was in sleep mode. The incident resulted in significant damage to the mouse, desk, and surrounding area, including a modular synthesizer.
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The Gigabyte M6880X is a wired optical mouse, powered by a standard USB 2.0 connection (5V at 0.5A), making the fire particularly puzzling given the lack of an internal battery. Images show the top rear of the mouse completely melted, while the underside remained relatively undamaged. The cause of the localized damage is currently unknown.
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Gigabyte responded to the incident on Reddit, stating that they are investigating the matter and have contacted lommelinn to offer support. They emphasized their commitment to customer safety.
lommelinn expressed their shock and confusion, noting that their PC was in sleep mode and that subsequent voltage checks on the USB port revealed no anomalies. The incident highlights the unexpected risks associated with even seemingly mundane electronic devices.
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