Dumb Question!

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My track Ball is getting sticky. What can I do to free it up. I am tempted to spray a lubricant in it but am Hesitant to do so. Thanks Bob...

[CasablancaExpert]

Bob,

If it's the standard Logitech trackball - yep, they can get pretty yucky.

Lift the ball out of the device and clean that with a cloth - you can use a chemical wipe or a cloth with rubbing (Isopropyl) alcohol.

Then take a cloth or cotton swabs and clean out the cavity where the ball sits... pay particular attention to the 3 'bumps' that the ball rests upon (they usually collect lots of lint & dirt) and the little 'window' - this rectangle is the optical scanner that is looking at all those lines on the ball to determine the positioning.
The track-ball will be less responsive if you try to use it right away, until the moisture evaporates... then you may be surprised how well it works, again
Hope that helps!

Regards,
Chet

By the way Bob - I always tell my workshops & classes "The only stupid or dumb question is the one you never ask" (that is unless you decided not to listen to my answer the first time in class)

[ASHampton]

I use a toothpick to clean the little rollers that the ball rides on. I have noticed that sometimes little artifacts can get stuck on them and a little nudging with a light hand can remove them.

[flvideo]

Thanks Guys, I used a wipe to clean the ball and a Q-tip and the wipe to clean the inside. It works great. It was nasty inside. I don't know how many years I have been using this editor and never cleaned it. I think this Track ball is the first I got with my Avio. I still have a new track ball I got with my Rennee.