[vincentnyc]

the trackball on my curve can't scroll left or very hard to scroll left. it can scroll up, down, right easily. do i have to take it apart to fix it like removing dirts? any1 know what is the problem and how to resolve it? thx in advance.

[jsconyers]

Put the phone in standby mode. Press down and roll the ball in the direction having trouble. Repeat this multiple times, it should remove any debris blocking the movement.

[doe4040]

If youve had your curve for more than say... 3 months (for a heavy user) it could be that the trackball has gotten dirty and isnt as responsive as when it was new.

Use this guide for a few tips and tricks on cleaning it.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...pic-guide.html

[Tangocore]

happen to me 2 times

take off the circle piece around the trackball using your nail or something, take out the ball and put it back, usually fixes the problem

[vincentnyc]

Originally Posted by Tangocore

happen to me 2 times

take off the circle piece around the trackball using your nail or something, take out the ball and put it back, usually fixes the problem

how do you take out the circle piece? do you have to disassemble with any tools before u use ur fingernail or something?

[doe4040]

I recommend not using your fingernail.

Find yourself a tiny flat-head screwdriver and lever it out gently.

No other dismantling is required to take out the trackball assembly.

[vincentnyc]

the circle piece...is it the tiny white "rubber" around the trackball or the "silver" plate ring around the white rubber and the track ball? which one should i try to remove?

[doe4040]

The circle piece would be the silver ring.

Youll find that the white rubber is attatched to the trackball assembly.

[vincentnyc]

nevermind...i figure it out...thx.

[vincentnyc]

got the magnet scroll wheel clean...wow..u wont believe how much dustballs are trap in there...this curve is about a year old. now it is good as new. may need to replace the scratch screen...but that's another day...thx for everyone help.

[doe4040]

cnn.cn is where all the guys seem to buy their spares from

Make sure you choose the right model (8310 etc.) as the shapes and fittings differ slightly between the models.

I'd also recommend you get a screen protector =)

Happy berrying