Trackball Cleaning and Disassembly w/ PICTURES

Yogich · #**121** 10-29-2007 -

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Being an individual who is 'all thumbs' when it comes to intricate work... I got into the task with some trepidation ...and I think it took almost 5 minutes for me to get the task completed.

Very well-written directions! I looked at the pics prior to starting, and they really helped.

Thanks!!

rcefstsfecr · #**122** 11-02-2007 -

Well I managed to take everything apart just fine. It was the assembly that screwed me over. I bent the retaining clip and cracked the plastic overlay(top piece) at the bottom. I have everything jammed in the phone. Hopefully it will continue to stay that way.

JASE505 · #**123** 11-03-2007 -

Wow, lots of good info in this post. Thanks all. My trackball actually stopped working for the top to bottom (north-south) 2 nights ago and I changed the sensitivity settings to max (100).it works now but am I possibly screwing my BB in the long run?? Thx. Jase ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

organic_matter · #**124** 11-05-2007 -

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Originally Posted by reddog187

Now the take the assembly apart! BE VERY CAREFUL not to bend this! VERY Delicate!!!!
As you can see you just need to get a screwdriver underneath the retaining clips and the assembly will come apart by itself. There are VERY small pieces. So don't lose anything!!!!

just want to reiterate the fact on HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS........

and with that note any one know where i can buy a new assembly...

Ro Boat · #**125** 11-19-2007 -

Sweet info Red!!

I have found that my pearl doesn't like the metal fabrication industry. The magnetic sensors attract iron particals

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I'll have to get a new job!!

ccino6 · #**126** 11-21-2007 -

hey, im new to this pinstack website, although i've had my blackberry pearl for about 6 months. anway my problem is that, my trackball rolls great, but when i highlight the program i want to use and try to select it with the trackball, i push down and it doesnt select it, i cant even hear the sound it usually made when i selected different programs. i took it apart and theres nothing in the way, i feel like it has something to do with the actual motherboard. anyone going through the same problem? or anyone have some answers for me? i would really appreciate it. thanks alot!

ccino6

MJS · #**127** 11-22-2007 -

Thank you. I spent an hour with tec lastnight and they are sending me a new pearl. It took me 3 minutes to pull it and clean it..

**reddog187** · #**128** 11-22-2007 -

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Originally Posted by ccino6

hey, im new to this pinstack website, although i've had my blackberry pearl for about 6 months. anway my problem is that, my trackball rolls great, but when i highlight the program i want to use and try to select it with the trackball, i push down and it doesnt select it, i cant even hear the sound it usually made when i selected different programs. i took it apart and theres nothing in the way, i feel like it has something to do with the actual motherboard. anyone going through the same problem? or anyone have some answers for me? i would really appreciate it. thanks alot!

ccino6

This sounds like a hardware issue, I don't think think reloading the OS or software would do much. I would call your provider and try and get a replacement device.

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Originally Posted by MJS

Thank you. I spent an hour with tec lastnight and they are sending me a new pearl. It took me 3 minutes to pull it and clean it..

Glad to hear it mjs, glad we can help.

Fireguyy · #**129** 11-26-2007 -

you know if you guys are really concerned with cleaning this or scared of breaking it or just want a new clean ball they are all over ebay.

**reddog187** · #**130** 11-26-2007 -

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Yea they are cheaper at www.cnn.cn

But either way you have to take it out. Some people just don't want to spend money when they don't have too.

rcefstsfecr · #**131** 12-02-2007 -

Does anyone know where I can get a retaining clip? Mine is bent and twisted, but MIGHT work.

Dreamco · #**132** 12-02-2007 -

Thanks for the great info and pics!

diamondp · #**133** 12-04-2007 -

Thanks for the info!!!

BBluis · #**134** 12-06-2007 -

what can i clean the trackball with???

Eddie_gauge · #**135** 12-06-2007 -

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Originally Posted by BBluis

what can i clean the trackball with???

It has been suggested to do so with a q-tip and alcohol, soapy water, regular water, etc. but the most important part is once done blow dry the trackball till the cows come home. You need to make sure that no liquid is left inside. Hope it helps.