Tackball doesn't work in one direction.

[Nitroxdm]

My Trackball doesn't work in one direction. When you move it N,W, or S it works find and it feels like it traveling over some little ridges. When I move it E I feel one little ridge and then it is smooth.

Has any one else had something like this happen? Is there a way to fix it?

 

[GenesisNemesis]

I have had the same problem on my G1. There was nothing I could do about it and after taking the phone apart and giving it a clean, (the problem with trackballs is often caused by a little grime), there was no improvement.

I am afraid it just comes down to poor build quality.

 

[Nitroxdm]

I found this T-Mobile Sidekick LX 3 Replacement Trackball

I also found the HTC service manual. The disassembly doesn't look fun, but doable.

When and if I replace it I will post updates here.

 

[elanman99]

I found this T-Mobile Sidekick LX 3 Replacement Trackball

I also found the HTC service manual. The disassembly doesn't look fun, but doable.

When and if I replace it I will post updates here.

I have searched in vain for the manual, please could you post a link.

Many Thanks

Ian

 

[Nitroxdm]

I found it here

http://mikechannon.net/PDF%20Manuals/HTC%20Dream%20SM%20(A04).pdf

 

[elanman99]

I found it here

http://mikechannon.net/PDF%20Manuals/HTC%20Dream%20SM%20(A04).pdf

Mike

Thats brilliant! Thanks

Just had a quick look and having seen it might wait until I really have to get inside as there seems to be quite a lot of bits held together using adhesives.

Ian