HELP: BB PEARL 8100 TRACK BALL

hi
here is my problem my pearl version was 4.2 before and runs smoothly and then after i updated to 4.5 version something wrong with the track ball suddenly it does not runs smoothly anymore always stop when i scroll then i reinstall the software again and perform battery pull restart its the same.. did i brick my pearl?
Anyone knows how to fix it? or dowgrade to 4.2 version?
PLEASE HELP..

E12 wrote:
i mean the trackball only scrolls up and down.. no right and left..and there is no probelm with th sensitivity..
Hi E12,
Please see KB14168 related to the issue you're experiencing with your trackball failing to roll in a particular direction.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
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