When the trackball on your Blackberry Pearl, Curve, 8700, 8100 or other models stops rolling in one direction or stops responding you may need to clean it. This guide will help you learn effectively clean your own trackball.
Instructions
1. Remove the plastic silver ring around the trackball. Be careful not to apply too much force or you may break the plastic. Insert your screwdriver under the side of the ring and carefully work it off.
2. Once you have removed the outer ring, you may find an inner ring. It varies based on Blackberry model. If your Blackberry has an inner ring it can be removed similarly to the outer ring.
3. Once the inner ring is removed, you can remove the trackball component. Notice the white guides on the sides of the trackball component. The trackball will need to be reinserted with the guides facing the sides in order to fit back in properly.
4. Now you can disassemble the trackball component. Be careful to remember how it comes apart, as you'll need to replace it the same way you took it apart. Use your screwdriver to carefully bend the metal tabs to get the white plastic cap off. Then you can remove the rollers.
5. Use your fingers to remove any obvious gunk or dust accumulated on the rollers. Once the roller is mostly clean, you can wipe it down with the rubbing alcohol and the lint free cloth. Don't use a q-tip or cotton that could contribute more gunk onto the rollers. Also, don't use a tool that could damage the grip on the roller.
6. Use the rubbing alcohol to remove any dust or oil from the trackball itself.
7. Reassemble the trackball component. Place the black portion of the roller facing left when you place it back in. Then click the white plastic lock back in place. Place the trackball component back in place, and then snap the rings back in place.
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