[M.Vanderhoof]

HI all, I am having trouble with my trackball. it scrolls just fine but when i press on it to execute I have to push real hard for it to register. I feel the click in it but still have to press real hard. I have removed the trackball and cleaned the inside of my BB, I didnt remove the ball from its housing but did wipe it down with alcohol. Any help is appreciated and thx in advance

[JM19]

I would get a new trackball, they are so cheap on eBay. When my trackball started acting up on my 8300, I bought a couple of trackballs on eBay to have as spares. I tried taking my trackball apart to clean it and was never able to put it back together correctly. So I learned my lesson. Now when my trackball starts acting up (dirty from heavy usage), I simply pop out the old one, and pop in the new one.

[M.Vanderhoof]

thanks for the info...will look into it< was afraid thats what i would have to do. was looking for a quick fix. i learned my lesson too, my trackball flew out of my BB. it took a few mins to find it lol

[JM19]

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[JM19]

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[xliderider]

The click has nothing to do with the trackball mechanism. There is a microswitch under a membrane directly under the trackball assembly.

That is what is giving you problems. Unfortunately, changing the TB assembly may not give you the results you are hoping for.

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[JM19]

The click has nothing to do with the trackball mechanism. There is a microswitch under a membrane directly under the trackball assembly.

That is what is giving you problems. Unfortunately, changing the TB assembly may not give you the results you are hoping for.

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So are you saying that the problem M.Vanderhoof is having cant be fixed? Does he need a new BB?

I still say try getting a new trackball.

You never know.

[xliderider]

If the OP's BB is less than 12 mos old, I would recommend taking it in for a warranty exchange.

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[M.Vanderhoof]

I will explore my options. I appreciate both of your responses. I think its still under warranty but I hate dealing with people who have no idea (salespersons) of what is going on. Hence why I love this site...alot of insite is available here

[JM19]

did you resolve your issue?

[phatasswj]

Just send it back through your carrier.