Trackball problem. Where can I get a replacement?
Hi all!
I'm having a small problem with the trackball. Sometimes it doesn't move to the right and I get a strange feeling from the ball. It's like is not touching anything under it. I get it fixed by moving it fast in every direction, but I don't know how much I can do that. That being said, can you point me to a online shop where I can purchase a original trackball for my 8900 ? |
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Ebay is pretty cheap as well. You could try cnn.cn as they have multiple colored trackball replacements. |
Like the last post, I use cnn.cn but it takes about 2-3 weeks to get the item since it ships from HK and must pass through customs.
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Wow! Really good prices on cnn.cn Ordered the trackball and a screwdriver. The shipment is also very cheap. Thanks!
Now I will see the quality. |
Just a thought here, but it might be dirt or lint and not a broken track ball. Do you carry the device in your pocket?
To fix (if that is the problem) turn the device off. Then press and roll the trackball, first in the direction that it doesn't work, then roll in all directions for about a minute. You can also blow some "canned air" all around it. Turn on and see if that fixes the problem. My guess is that it will. |
Why not get an exchange from your carrier, since the device carries a one year warranty? Just a thought
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I got it with no warranty, from a friend, but it was brand new.
Trackball is working most of the time, I just want to make sure I have a replacement in case it won't work someday. |
have you tried compressed air yet?
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Not yet, because so far it's working. I ordered one from CNN.CN
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try this first.
Put a small drop of water on the trackball and then roll turn it over and it around on a paper towel so the trackball is depressed constantly. You will be amazed that the problem is fixed and so easily. Works for me! |
I got the trackball from Cnn.cn and replaced it myself. I found nothing under the old trackball. Somehow I was expecting that, I don't know why.
I got a blue trackball just for fun. Replacing it was easy, not more than 10 min., after watching a tutorial on Youtube. I also got a T6 screwdriver along with the trackball. It's very useful. I kept the old trackball, it's still good. Thank you all for your suggestions. Lao. |
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Question, what tool did you use to pry off the bottom back cover and what did you use to remove the clips that hold the front in place? |
The trackball it's not illuminated from beneath. That's why I ordered it blue, I thought it will light-up, but there's no light under it on 8900.
I used the same tool for both the bottom back cover and the clips: this tool. |
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