Gaming Mouse Ignites, Narrowly Escaping Apartment Inferno

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). The lack of internal batteries makes the incident particularly perplexing. Images show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained relatively undamaged. The cause of the localized damage remains a mystery.

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Gigabyte acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation, contacting lommelinn to offer support. They stated that customer safety is their top priority.

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Lommelinn confirmed their PC was in sleep mode and tested the USB port, finding no voltage irregularities. The unexpected nature of the event has left both the user and the online community baffled. The incident highlights the potential for unforeseen failures even in seemingly simple devices.