A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The user, u/lommelinn, reported waking to the smell of smoke and discovering their Gigabyte M6880X mouse engulfed in flames. The incident occurred while their PC was in sleep mode.
The resulting fire, though quickly extinguished, caused significant damage to the user's room, including their modular synthesizer and desk. Images show the mouse's top casing completely melted, while the underside remained relatively intact. The cause of the localized damage remains a mystery.
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The unusual event, involving a wired optical mouse with a low-power USB 2.0 connection, has sparked considerable online discussion. Gigabyte, the manufacturer, acknowledged the incident and stated they've launched a full investigation, contacting the user to offer support.
u/lommelinn confirmed their PC was in sleep mode at the time and that subsequent voltage checks on the USB port revealed no abnormalities. The user expressed bewilderment at the unexpected and potentially dangerous malfunction. The incident highlights the potential for unexpected failures even in seemingly simple peripherals.
