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dprush83

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How do I change my trackball?
« on: December 09, 2008, 10:22:29 pm »
I bought a new blue 3" trackball to put in my control panel, the trackball website said any 3" ball can replace the default white.  When I take the trackball unit off the panel there is no way that I can see to open it up and swap the ball....any links to how to do this?

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Re: How do I change my trackball?
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2008, 10:40:54 pm »
You need to tell us exactly which model you have or at least put a picture up here for us to see.
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Re: How do I change my trackball?
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2008, 11:55:28 pm »
You need to tell us exactly which model you have or at least put a picture up here for us to see.

Thanks!  I'm not sure the type, but here are some pictures:

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Re: How do I change my trackball?
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2008, 12:05:51 am »
i'm not sure what model that is for sure...but i bet someone does.  there should be a few screws on the bottom of the unit that allows you to open it up
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Re: How do I change my trackball?
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2008, 01:16:50 am »
Ah, there were hidden screws on the bottom....looked at it about ten times before I saw where they were.   :censored:

Thanks severdhed.

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Re: How do I change my trackball?
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2008, 01:47:51 am »
Well, you already figured it out it.
But that's the one I figured you were talking about.
Seems like there was someone else not very long ago that had the same problem.

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Re: How do I change my trackball?
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2008, 08:26:17 am »
thats a Betson Imperial Trackball, There are 4 screws.  :afro:
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