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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: SirGraham on February 19, 2013, 02:34:42 PM

Title: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: SirGraham on February 19, 2013, 02:34:42 PM

Hello you all.

My Alfa Data trackball fell down yesterday. Nothing serious but one of the three rollers inside got out of its place so now it can be moved freely.

I've unscrewed the three screws at the bottom of the trackball but I can't still fully open it in order to put the roller back to its place. How can I open it? I've found no videos nor explanations. I've just been able to take the roller out the trackball.

Help!!!

Title: Re: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: SirGraham on February 26, 2013, 10:15:33 PM

The trackball is the model of the lighting ball.

Any help?

Title: Re: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: Lurch on February 26, 2013, 11:14:06 PM

Can you take some photos? Always easier to suss out if you can see it :-)

Title: Re: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: SirGraham on February 27, 2013, 08:30:05 AM

Of course, Lurch.

Trackball.jpg is for you to see the model of the trackball.

Opening.jpg is to be seen how I can open it after unscrewing. I can hardly insert my fingers.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: matt3k on February 27, 2013, 11:35:34 AM

I can't look at mine right now, but I think there are 4 or 5 screws not 3.  They are hidden under the feet or stickers.

Good luck,

Matt

Title: Re: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: SirGraham on February 27, 2013, 12:16:22 PM

That's correct, matt3k!!! I had never figured out there were a couple of screws under the feet. Trackball open and fixed.

Thank you very much.

Title: Re: Alfa Data trackball
Post by: k4lmp on February 27, 2013, 03:14:12 PM

Glad to hear that you got it fixed.  I will have to remember that about the screws, as I have one, but have never had it apart.