How Do You Fix A Trackball That Slips?
A trackball is a pointing device on a computer mouse consisting of a ball held by a socket containing sensors to detect rotation of the ball about two axes–like an upside down mouse with an exposed protruding ball. In addition to the diminished need for arm movement while manipulating the mouse, the thumb-controlled trackball offers greater accuracy in placing the cursor at the desired location. Another advantage to the trackball over the mouse is that the trackball does not require must space since it is stationary. Step 1 Remove the ball from the socket. The ball is not secured into the socket. Just turn the device upside down and it will pop out. Step 2 Clean the ball. Take a slightly damp rag and wash the ball thoroughly. In most cases this will fix the slippage. If not, go to Step 3. Step 3 Disconnect the trackball from the computer. Step 4 Take a cotton swab and moisten the tip. Clean inside the socket. Step 5 Wait for the socket to dry fully; as long as you did not use much moi
