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August 14, 2007 3:30 PM PDT

Touchscreen deadspots: What to try before taking your iPhone for service

by CNET staff

Though it's impossible to gauge how widespread the problem is, a number of users are reporting an issue where certain spots on the iPhone's MultiTouch screen -- particularly a strip about 1/2 inch in height somewhere below the top of the screen -- will not accept input. If indeed you have a defective screen, Apple is apparently willing to replace it with little hassle. However, to ensure that a more innocuous issue isn't at play, try the following first... More...

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