Bottom half of screen does not work...

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Bottom half of screen does not work...

ok hers the problem. the bottom third or so of the screen does not respond to my touch anymore. this isnt good because that takes out the keyboard and the ipod feature(not in landscape). when you scroll through contacts you can scroll just fine untill you reach the bottm third of the screen then it completely stops. any suggestions on what to do?

Posted on Apr 13, 2008 7:58 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 13, 2008 8:10 PM in response to masonobrien

I'll give you the standard troubleshooting procedures which in order are; power the iPhone off and on, Reset, Restore, but more than likely you need to give AppleCare a call (800) 694-7466, or make an appointment at an Apple Store if there is one nearby to have your iPhone exchanged under warranty.

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MX0268

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Apr 13, 2008 8:39 PM in response to masonobrien

My phone just started doing the same thing randomly last week. The second to last row of keys on the keyboard stopped working so texting is miserable. Also making phone calls because if you have to type the number in you can't press call. I powered it on/off several times and reset it several times with no luck. Going to take it in tomorrow.

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cselph

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May 28, 2008 8:48 PM in response to masonobrien

same problem, the bottom half suddenly stopped working yesterday. Just by coincidence I'm going to seattle this weekend so I think I'll just drop by the Apple store and see what they can do for me.

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Mac-Medic

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May 28, 2008 9:07 PM in response to cselph

The screen is most likely defective and Apple will more than likely just give you a new phone. I suggest securely erasing all sensitive data off your current iPhone before you take it in though.

Dave M.
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Creator of 'Mac611 - Mobile Mac Support' (designed exclusively for an iPhone/iPod touch)

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Privdog

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May 29, 2008 9:04 AM in response to masonobrien

mine just started doing the same thing.. dangit.. my settings button is located on the bottom row, my wifi is off and so is my bluetooth can't get into settings.. Arrgh... answer calls when already in a call is now impossible..

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Mac-Medic

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May 29, 2008 10:14 AM in response to Privdog

Privdog,

I'm curious, have you ever dropped your iPhone. I'm wondering if dropping the phone has something to do with a lot of these screen failing.

Dave M.
MacOSG Founder/Ambassador  An Apple User Group  iTunes:MacOSG Podcast
Creator of 'Mac611 - Mobile Mac Support' (designed exclusively for an iPhone/iPod touch)

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vuk333

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Jun 1, 2008 12:52 AM in response to masonobrien

I have exactly the same problem. I wonder will they exchange it in the apple store for a new one. I bought it last week?

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Tamara

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Jun 1, 2008 4:35 AM in response to vuk333

You will need to make an appointment at the Genius Bar. They'll decide whether to exchange it or not.

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Answer 9

Jun 2, 2008 2:03 PM in response to masonobrien

My phone did this when it got a little bit wet -- nothing major, but a little bit.

Apple replaced it.

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Answer 10

Jun 27, 2008 8:08 AM in response to masonobrien

I am also facing the same problem. The bottom part of the screen does not work, so i am unable to make and receive calls amongst other things. I have tried rebooting , hard rebooting and other suggestions normally available on the net...
The problem occurred suddenly without any shock to the phone

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