When Buying a T-mobile Sidekick

there are lots of common problems that many users have noted.

1. The Track Ball.

 It is very sensitive to dirt and dust.

After time the functionality of the Ball will deteriorate.

2. The Plates on the phone itself.

The plates that you can take off to "customize" can become loose.

3. The Swivel.

The Swivel of the screen can cause damage to the internals after much usage

Imagine being hit everyday. It also causes wear and tear where the Swivel hits the phone.


Always check for water damage when buying a used phone.

That can be found by looking at the white sticker in the battery compartment.

If it is PINK. then water damage has occured

White is good