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« on: October 14, 2010, 10:06:13 PM »
I just decided that the white trackball wasn't matching the amazing Black/Blue NonSenSikAl 9.5, so a new blue trackball was in order.

Just followed the directions on the xda-developers site and now I have a very cool blue trackball that works better than the original one.

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BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO DO THIS -- REMEMBER -- THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY

If you are not good with small things and/or electronics, do not try this.  Wink

Here's the link to the instructions.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=657468

Here's a picture of the trackball illuminated

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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2010, 10:36:49 PM »
I wonder if this will fix the trackball not scrolling left.. and where can you order the ball
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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2010, 08:02:29 AM »
Very nice work. Where did you get the new trackball from?
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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2010, 08:31:39 AM »
It does fix the problem with the trackball, as the whole unit is new (including the small rollers).
In fact, it rolls smoother and is more sensitive than the original unit.

The cost was less than $3 and the shipping is free..

Here's the link to where I purchased it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180439721872&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2465wt_1202

You can get it really easy, as it is the same trackball used on the Blackberry Curve.

Replacing it was easy, following the instructions and having the correct tool.
The tool needed is a small Torx screwdriver (T6 I think). I have had this for a long time.

Similar tool you can get for just a few bucks on this link

http://cgi.ebay.com/8-1-Torx-Screwdriver-Set-T4-T5-T6-T7-T8-T9-T10-T15-/360309127608?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item53e418f9b8#ht_1774wt_1051
(I did not get mine here).

Again, you may be putting less than $10 and getting a new trackball

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« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2010, 08:44:53 AM »
Thanks Adam this is great information
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2010, 09:12:12 AM »
Sorry. I just posted information for blue trackballs.

Trackballs on any color can be purchased for very low prices. Again, just search for Blackberry Curve or 8300 replacement. It seems like the trackball problem is more common than what we thought.
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« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2010, 09:18:04 AM »
Quote from: adam_hawk on October 15, 2010, 09:12:12 AM
Sorry. I just posted information for blue trackballs.

Trackballs on any color can be purchased for very low prices. Again, just search for Blackberry Curve or 8300 replacement. It seems like the trackball problem is more common than what we thought.

It is great info Adam.  Going to make it a sticky topic which may be of great help to others. 
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« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2010, 10:59:45 AM »
Thanks. Glad to be of any help. It is good to return a little for the lot of help and knowledge I've got here.
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« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2010, 11:25:26 AM »
Thanks Adam again +1
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« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2010, 05:03:03 PM »
Question: Could you replace the trackball with an optical joystick?

That would solve everything. lol
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2010, 03:39:16 PM »
No, unless you change the whole board and the controller. In other words, redesign the phone.

I noticed the replacement ball scrolls better than the original one, so this is could be a nice solution.
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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2010, 08:57:43 PM »
I'm under warranty, I'll unroot and get a new one
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2010, 01:21:14 AM »
Great Info Adam - Have +1!!
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« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2010, 10:03:25 AM »
Just order some thanks again
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« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2010, 01:42:07 PM »
Did this for a friend today she still had problems with her phone brought it back to vzw and got a replacement. Sidenote I order clear trackballs by mistake
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