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rogerlinh
02-18-2010, 04:14 PM
I cleaned my trackball following the guidance of a couple of youtube videos. Problem solved, trackball goes in all directions. (y)

Now the menu button does not work. I did blow out the trackball space using canned air and wiped clean with a q-tip.

Thoughts/suggestions/dianosis?

Dubdub
02-18-2010, 04:22 PM
Did you try a battery pull?

What other troubleshooting steps have you taken?

rogerlinh
02-18-2010, 04:59 PM
Did you try a battery pull?

What other troubleshooting steps have you taken?

Yes, did battery pull and updated software using BB desktop mgr.

Dubdub
02-18-2010, 05:56 PM
Has it gotten wet by any chance?

rogerlinh
02-18-2010, 06:06 PM
Has it gotten wet by any chance?

Yes, a few drops on the keyboard 24 hrs ago.

Menu key worked but trackball didn't go to the right. Cleaned the trackball and now the menu key doesn't work.

ucket of rice worth a try?

Device is 3 years old.

Dubdub
02-18-2010, 07:22 PM
maybe time to replace it

jalepenodude
02-19-2010, 10:09 AM
maybe time to replace it

haha agreed

rdo1951
06-26-2010, 11:05 PM
Turned phone off, cleaned trackball with q-tip and alcohol, working fine now

rdo1951
06-26-2010, 11:06 PM
Turned phone off, cleaned trackball with q-tip and alcohol, working fine now