Blackbery Pearl Ball

[mchen]

I've had my Blackberry Pearl for about two years and recently started having problems with the rolling ball. The ball rolls up, right, and left but not down. Usually if I wiggle the ball around, after a while it will start to roll down again (but very slowly). However, its been stuck for three days now. Do I have to pay for a new blackberry or is there something I can do to fix this problem?

[nmchileman]

If you're brave and saavy there are videos on youtube and other blackberry sites showing you how to remove your trackball and clean it or get a new one and reinstall it.

Other than that, if you're out of warranty on the phone you'd have to pay $50 to get a replacement.

[XtremeBerry]

Removing the trackball and replacing it is very easy. I would recommend buying a new one it comes with the ring and ball for $9.99 at the crackberry store.

 If you have had it for two years congradulations thats a long time with one trackball. Mine last 6 months tops.