Emma Alexandra 123368 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 Does anyone know how to fix the damn bb ball? Mine is stuck...it moves everywhere but up....grrrrrrrrrrrrrr thanks, Emma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy kenny 50799 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 Lick it ! LOL Seriously the easiest way to unstick it or clean it is to slip a small flat edge screwdrive between the case and the outter sliver ring that will pop off the protective ring and expose the track ball assembly, use the same screwdriver to lift the track ball out, turn over the black berry and tap it to free it of any debris and then blow on it, seriously or use some compressed air in a can. Put it back together the way it came a part and you should be good to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmsdms 180 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 I think you're in Ottawa ... where I live there are any number of small repair shops that cans sort you out in less than an hour. They pop out the track ball, clean your bberry, and if necessary replace the piece. I've had it done more than once in less than an hour for under $30. Fortunately, this is not as bad as a problem as it seems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornee69 4851 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Does anyone know how to fix the damn bb ball? Mine is stuck...it moves everywhere but up....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrthanks, Emma Not being able to get it up could be a huge problem! lol However, you have received good advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerman 17064 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Does anyone know how to fix the damn bb ball? Mine is stuck...it moves everywhere but up....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrthanks, Emma I never thought I would hear Emma say she has a problem with getting anything up!!!!!! Especially if it has balls!!!!!!! Flashback...pass the kleenex!:jackoff: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fl***gfi***rs Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Try a little contact cleaner sprayed into the area around the ball. You can get it at computer stores or the Source. Works for me every time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in_the_band 100 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Mine is getting sticky too, but ironically I have no trouble getting it up, it's getting it down! I will have to try the suggestions as well. Either that or upgrade to a Bold. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Alexandra 123368 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Not being able to get it up could be a huge problem! lol However, you have received good advice. I never thought I would hear Emma say she has a problem with getting anything up!!!!!!Especially if it has balls!!!!!!! Flashback...pass the kleenex!:jackoff: Mine is getting sticky too, but ironically I have no trouble getting it up, it's getting it down! I will have to try the suggestions as well. Either that or upgrade to a Bold.Posted via Mobile Device haha very funny guys and antlerman here's your kleenex just so you know i used rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab...worked great...thanks for the advice everyone. Now if anyone needs theie balls fixed they know where to come.8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leber 1328 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 The new Blackberry has this addressed. It has since replaced with the optical trackball. I don't know if all models will have it though. It's best to check with the device spec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rileydaniels 1901 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 it depends on how the trackball is stuck, I have cyberclean that weird goo thing that cleans out gunk. you might need to move it around or push it with a screwdriver. or push down and push up and it should move what is stuck on. I got 2 blackberries I know how fustrasting it is when the ball is stuck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeyguy 140 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 you pop out with little screw driver and clean both ball and roller with toothbrush they say you should replace once a year @ $ 25.00 phone people will clean and replace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest o*****a*****r Report post Posted May 20, 2010 I have a contact that does this out of a store in the Lincoln Fields area... please PM me if you want his contact info. It's usually about thirty dollars to have him replace the ball.... if you're not comforable with doing it yourself... and heck I pulled my ball out the other day and it was so small I said F*ck this, I'm not playing with this thing and I put it back in and brought it for an expert to take care of lol :wink: Lubed.. $2, Blown $13, taken care of by a pro... priceless... OCG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunknhot 1067 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 The Bell stores replace them for you $10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest B***ke Ba**** Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Telus store replaced mine twice for $8.95 including taxes MTS store once for $34.95 taxes included Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
