Trackball maintenance

[erehwon6811]

I have a Microsoft TrackBall Optical. It's not working as well. I'm wondering what is the best to to clean and maintain these? I've cleaned it with some que tips and alcohol, but it still isn't moving as smooth as I would like. I really would like to continue using it.

 

[gesicht]

not sure since it is optical. the only thing i can think of the rollers maybe if has them on the inside might not be moving as smooth causing the ball to move erratically.

just get something to clean the rollers and make sure nothing like a hair is wound up on the rollers. a 2 inch hair on a 1/8 of in inch axle can get wrapped around several time. i used the back side of a knife for a good edge to scrape the gunk off but not scratch the rollers. used tweezers to clean hair out the little rollers.

if your doesn't have rollers i am not sure then, not sure how optical trackballs hold the trackball but, since the ball is there i would imagine it is same idea as a classed balled mouse. clean what prevents smooth movement.