What's the best way to clean out a trackball?

[Jimbo]

I have a Happ 3" high-ball trackball.  It's not working that great when spinning to the right, so I've opened it up and taken it apart.

I have the ball, rollers, and bearings.  I've soaked the ball and rollers in some warm soapy water and given them a good clean.

If anyone has some good advice on what to do with the bearings, and in general if I've missed anything, that would be great.

 

[CheffoJeffo]

If the bearings are bound up, some folks recommend spinning them using a drill (technique shown in link below). I just pitch them at that point (only two so far and those were, coincidentally, pitched this weekend). I use 3-in-1 oil to lubricate trackball bearings.

At the end of the day, you are probably best to follow the advice of Bob Roberts on the subject.

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks.  Thats a good article!  I'll get some 3-in-1 oil and give it a try.