trackball issues

[slim2526]

ok since yesterday, i've been having this issue with my track ball. it is able to move around however to select a menu option i have to press the "ENTER" key.

it just will not select at all...what is wrong? if it needs to be cleaned how is this done?

[savioAMG]

To clean it: http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...rackball-3243/

Also, just in case this is a software issue, before you do anything, try a battery pull with the device on.

[slim2526]

yeah. when i discovered that it wasnt working i battery pulled like 4 times...thanks for the link. im gonna check on it now...

[savioAMG]

Originally Posted by slim2526

yeah. when i discovered that it wasnt working i battery pulled like 4 times...thanks for the link. im gonna check on it now...

Oh okay. Good luck!

Btw, I would recommend not actually taking the trackball mechanism apart. You can remove it from the device, but don't separate the ball from the little rolly things. It's incredibly difficult to put back together. I ended up having to buy a new trackball.

[jamesuc]

I found a video on YouTube that mentioned taking the Trackball mechanism and putting it in a cup of rubbing alcohol for a couple hours. Most of the other videos recommend cleaning it with a Q-Tip. Has anyone soaked the trackball in alcohol for that long? Any problems?

[doomiberry]

It's'only 9.99$ at cnn.cn nothing to loose if you can't clean your trackball.

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[baberz]

Originally Posted by jamesuc

I found a video on YouTube that mentioned taking the Trackball mechanism and putting it in a cup of rubbing alcohol for a couple hours. Most of the other videos recommend cleaning it with a Q-Tip. Has anyone soaked the trackball in alcohol for that long? Any problems?

that would rust the little metal piece don't you think? i say put some alcohol on the q-tip and cleaning it that way.

[jamesuc]

Agreed, Thinkamp. Thanks!

[roadwarrior69]

Trackballs are cheap, if your having issues replace it - problems can be solved quickly.

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[baberz]

It also might just be dust under where the trackball sits. I would say try cleaning it before going to buy a new one.

[Jim Bob Jones]

Originally Posted by thinkamp

that would rust the little metal piece don't you think? i say put some alcohol on the q-tip and cleaning it that way.

Generally not a bad idea. Alcohol does tend to discolor plastic pieces over the long haul. I wonder if flat (tv) screen cleaner would be better. Any thoughts?

[superjfly]

I took mine into the Sprint store and at first they were going to order a new phone??? Then another guy came over and put a new trackball unit in and everything was cool.