Sidekick Trackball Problems?

If you are having problems with your trackball, here are two ways to make it work better.

1: Take a deep breath and blow on the trackball area, rotate and do it again.  This may blow any particles block the sensors.

2: This requires a Q-tip and some alcohol.  Turn off your sidekick, wet the end of the q-tip, and gently clean the trackball while rotating.  Be careful not to get the alcohol on anything but the trackball.  Let dry for a minute and try it out.  If this doesn’t work then try again.

If all else fails, give T-mobile a call and get a new one!



   Posted in Sidekick 3, Sidekick ID, Sidekick LX, Sidekick Tips & Tricks, T Mobile Sidekick    




4 Responses to 'Sidekick Trackball Problems?'

  1. Mandy - July 3rd, 2008 at 1:26 am

    Thanks a million because I was about to lose my mind thinking I had to send my phone off and get a refurbished one! I don’t think so! Im in love with my phone any time away from it would kill me!

  2. Deddy - July 27th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Why does this happen? I know a lot of people who have the exact same problem with their LX. I know what you mean about getting a refurb! My phone is in perfect condition (aside from this darn trackball) and I refuse to be stuck with anything less!

  3. justin - August 8th, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    my trackball when i click it, it wont work. it stills scrolls but when i click it, wont work. i dont know what to do any advice please send me an email to nashi88@aim.com. please help!

  4. shaun - August 20th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    The problem also occurs when u get water in your phone…hitting it with a blowdryer near the trackball area will both clear particles and help dry some water


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