A redditor, u/lommelinn, experienced a shocking incident: their Gigabyte M6880X gaming mouse spontaneously combusted while their PC was in sleep mode. The user reported smelling smoke and discovering their mouse engulfed in flames, resulting in significant damage to their room, including a modular synthesizer. Fortunately, a quick response prevented a larger fire.
The Gigabyte M6880X is a wired optical mouse, powered by a standard USB 2.0 connection (5V at 0.5A), making the incident even more perplexing. Images shared online show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained largely undamaged. Damage to the user's desk and mousepad is also visible.
Gigabyte officially acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation, stating their commitment to customer safety and offering support to u/lommelinn. The company's response confirmed they are actively working to determine the cause of the failure.
U/lommelinn expressed confusion, noting their PC was in sleep mode and that a voltage meter check confirmed the USB port was functioning correctly. The cause of the fire remains a mystery.
