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, their desk, and nearby equipment, including a modular synthesizer.
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The Gigabyte M6880X, a wired optical mouse, is not known for such failures. It operates on a low-power 5V USB 2.0 connection, making the incident particularly puzzling. Images show the top rear panel of the mouse completely melted, while the underside remained relatively undamaged. The cause of the localized damage is currently unknown. Additional images depict damage to the user's desk and mousepad.
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Gigabyte acknowledged the incident on Reddit, stating that customer safety is paramount and that they are investigating the matter. They have contacted lommelinn to offer support.
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 cause of the fire remains a mystery.
