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| bratwurst:
I bought a trackball brand new when I built my cabinet, but it has always seemed bad to me. Like it didn't work properly. There's just nothing smooth about it. It's a happ trackball and it takes effort to move it. The thing sounds like the bearings are a bit off, almost like they've got some sawdust in them possibly from when I built the thing. I'm not sure. I saw some threads here about re-oiling the bearings. Do you think that's all I have to do? And if so, how do I disassemble and go through that process? I made a very short video so you can hear the sound of this thing and how it barely moves. I'm not sure how great a video demo it is but I thought it might help. Any thoughts or guidance appreciated. |
| yaksplat:
See what happens if you losten the screws that hold the trackball together. When mine were tight the ball barely moved. I ended up putting spacers in the case and now it's smooth. |
| bratwurst:
Loosen the trackball from the mounting bracket? Is that where you put the spacers? |
| bratwurst:
Are there places I can buy new ball bearings if necessary? |
| yaksplat:
the bracket and the screws holding the trackball together. There are 6 of them. |
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