D-pad down button sluggish on X51

[jimchen]

I do lots of readings on my X51 and uses the [down button] on the D-Pad all the time since last Nov. Now I have to push harder (compared to the other 3 directional buttons) on the down button to make the page to turn.

"Harder" push: if you tap a good button lightly, it makes a small sound and PDA senses it and take actions. On the bad button, there is no action if I tap it lightly and the small sound is heard. I have to push twice (approximate) as hard to has the PDA senses it.

I wonder if any other user had this problem. Will this leads to complete failure of that button?

For now, if possible in the software, I programed the right button to turn to the next page.

[Drifter]

If your axim was new in November, then you should seriously consider returning it to Dell under the warranty.

It sounds as if their is a risk of serious failure. If you are lucky, a new front might sort the problem ( the buttons are part of this) but it could also be a sign that the microswitch is failing.

Try Dell first

[nadoj]

I know this is an old post but it is the first thread that deals with my long time problem. My D pad is basically useless. I have programed other butttons to avoid the D pad. However the other buttons are also wearing out and taking more and more pressure to click them. Where do I get a new front? that seems to be the cure for me.
Any help out there! I need my Axim!

[blue_93_jeep_yj]

I found this pictorial on how to disassemble an X50v. Maybe you have something stuck(dirt) under your D pad that is keeping it from working.
Hope this helps.