Trackpad squeal, store won't take it back beacuse its used and unlocked

**marcolarco52** · 08-14-2011, 01:19 AM

So my trackpad is squealing when I push it to do a function, is there anyway to fix this, without being able to exchange the phone.

**dalton4L** · 08-14-2011, 01:39 AM

Squealing like a dying animal or squeaking like a so-so built piece of hardware?

**marcolarco52** · 08-14-2011, 01:44 AM

LOL, squeaking like a so-so built piece of hardware, like the trackpad rubs against the side key, it only does it on the right side of the trackpad when you press it in.

**technology-fanboy** · 08-14-2011, 01:44 AM

Perhaps you can have them change the trackpad and pay for it?

**kevinnugent** · 08-14-2011, 01:47 AM

It'll probably wear with use and stop making the noise. Give it a few thousand pushes.

**marcolarco52** · 08-14-2011, 01:50 AM

I'm really hoping it will wear in over time, like the keys on my 9700 were VERY stiff when I first got it but it eventually wore it and they didn't make much of a clicking noise over time (I liked that), hoping that happens the same for the squeaking trackpad on this 9900.

**s.ben** · 08-14-2011, 01:52 AM

I'd try working it in too.

**marcolarco52** · 08-14-2011, 01:53 AM

So should I drink 8 redbulls, 3 5 hour energys and get a sugar high and just start clicking away? LOL

**Mamaluka** · 08-14-2011, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by marcolarco52

So should I drink 8 redbulls, 3 5 hour energys and get a sugar high and just start clicking away? LOL

Either that or:

The automatic button pusher --- whilst u sleep

**kevinnugent** · 08-14-2011, 02:07 AM

I don't need that contraption. I'm married. My wife pushes my buttons.

**marcolarco52** · 08-14-2011, 02:08 AM

LOL, happy wife, happy life.

**dalton4L** · 08-14-2011, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by kevinnugent

I don't need that contraption. I'm married. My wife pushes my buttons.

Bah dum tsh!

**Raptor007** · 08-14-2011, 10:07 AM

Wait a little bit longer and you can get spare parts here at cnn.cn they sell all OEM spare parts I will say the 9900/9930 is listed but no parts are available yet.

I have purchased parts in the past when I opened up my old Bold 9000 (I wanted the keyboard with the red numbers on them) and my 8830 and 8820 etc. Ships directly from Hong Kong, make sure you order the hex tool(s) and other little tools too.

**Palmvim** · 08-15-2011, 12:28 AM

I just got mine today... Wanted to way but you know how it is... Same problem, trackpad squeaks on my 9900. Will keep you posted.

**kiikii07** · 08-16-2011, 11:06 PM

This squeaky trackpad definitely seems to be an issue. My squeak/creak was terrible and I exchanged it the second day for a new unit which is much better.

**jerry12** · 08-16-2011, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by kiikii07

This squeaky trackpad definitely seems to be an issue. My squeak/creak was terrible and I exchanged it the second day for a new unit which is much better.

Made in China.

**canook** · 08-17-2011, 12:23 AM

My squeaky trackpad eventually led to total trackpad failure. No scrolling, would only click.

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**Flip4Bytes** · 08-18-2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by marcolarco52

LOL, squeaking like a so-so built piece of hardware, like the trackpad rubs against the side key, it only does it on the right side of the trackpad when you press it in.

Same here.. It's the right side and my step bros is perfect... BAHH PLEASE keep me posted

**Flip4Bytes** · 08-18-2011, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by kiikii07

This squeaky trackpad definitely seems to be an issue. My squeak/creak was terrible and I exchanged it the second day for a new unit which is much better.

Do you have verizon? and you exchanged it online? You called up and they sent you a replacement or what?

**hvnhlpr** · 08-18-2011, 01:55 PM

My trackpad was extremely squeaky. But I just pressed away at the trackpad for a few minutes (some healthy presses mind you), and the squeak is gone. :-)

**Flip4Bytes** · 08-18-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by hvnhlpr

My trackpad was extremely squeaky. But I just pressed away at the trackpad for a few minutes (some healthy presses mind you), and the squeak is gone. :-)

It must not be as bad as some of ours then. If you push it down while also kinda pushing/sliding to the right do you feel it at all or is it fully gone?

I have tried pushing it repeatedly like you stated multiple times with no luck.. Hopefully this replacement doesn't have the same problem though.

**Peppy690** · 08-19-2011, 12:40 PM

i have the same problem, but it squeaks when i scroll up...it seems to go away if i click it pretty hard, but eventually it will come back..... i guess i'lll survive..
does anyone think i should bring it back due to possible future failure or just stick it out?

**Flip4Bytes** · 08-19-2011, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Peppy690

i have the same problem, but it squeaks when i scroll up...it seems to go away if i click it pretty hard, but eventually it will come back..... i guess i'lll survive..
does anyone think i should bring it back due to possible future failure or just stick it out?

Why settle with the fact that they sent you a broken device? I say get a new one shipped to you while its still under that week warrenty or however it is. Up to you though, not like you'd have to go without your phone for any number of days as they send you the replacement and you transfer your stuff over then send your broken one back. Up to you though

I did see on a different thread that someone said they had a small trackpad problem like yours or mine and then it eventually led to his trackpad completely breaking. Who knows for sure though :/

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**kiikii07** · 08-21-2011, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by flip4life4751

Do you have verizon? and you exchanged it online? You called up and they sent you a replacement or what?

I got it from bestbuy mobilty in store. My second unit seems to be squeaking a bit when I press down on the pad to select. But my first one was much worse and squeaked so loud when I would just scroll up and down.

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**sewallt** · 08-21-2011, 02:54 AM

When I got mine in the mail on Friday I noticed the top edge of my trackpad felt like it was sticking up a hair higher than it should have been. Couldn't tell by looking at it but scrolling down the edge would kind of catch your finger. Called Verizon and having a new one sent. After a day of use I have developed/noticed the trackpad squeak when clicking.

Hope the new one doesn't have the issue.