how to clean a trackpoint

[artic_squirrel]

hi,

I got a thinkpad and the tp is quite dirt ( some greyish things (dead cells of skin ?)) on it

so I'd like to clean it put I don't know how !

[tom lightbody]

the standard solution is, to remove the tp, then use a toothbrush
scrubbing good with your favorite dental product: reinstall

[caramerdo]

Wouldn't believed it if I had not tried! Works like a charm.

My tp gets dirty in a matter of weeks...

[killer]

That's the problem "up the smoke". Everything gets dirty in no time. Mind you, I believe Soho is a lot cleaner than it used to be.

[A31]

I need to give mine a clean too!
How do you remove and then re install the TrackPoint by the way?

[goofyGAguy]

How do you remove and then re install the TrackPoint by the way?

Just use two of your grubby little fingers and lift it off.

[hellosailor]

the little red thing in the middle of the keyboard IS NOT THE TRACKPOINT. It is a removeable replaceable red cover/cushion and at least with my machine, a spare was shipped with the computer. You can order them from Lenono and from Compaq, who makes them in gray. Other colors might be available.

[goofyGAguy]

the little red thing in the middle of the keyboard IS NOT THE TRACKPOINT.

True enough. But it seemed obvious that is what A31 was referring to.

[hellosailor]

Goofy, did you read past that first sentence? I emphasized that the cover is not the trackpoint itself, because replacing the trackpoint is not quick and cheap, but replacing the COVER is. If you call Lenono to order a trackpoint, you may spend quite a bit more than you will ordering a COVER.

[A31]

Sorry, I should have made it clear that I was actually talking about the TrackPoint cover, not the actual TrackPoint.

[goofyGAguy]

I thought that was obvious.

[RRHODY]

I take mine off and soak overnight in dishwasher detergent, scrub with an old tooth brush and let it air dry. Comes out looking new.

[hellosailor]

"I take mine off and soak overnight in ..."
...Minty fresh Polident? <VBG>