Iphone touch screen dead area...

I bought an iphone a while ago and after some use it seems like an entire line on my phone will not work. On the main screen, if you have 4 rows of icons, between the 2nd and 3rd line that entire line is dead. I cannot use the quick ipod controls to skip songs or even pause. It has become quite an annoyance. Anything I can do to fix or have replaced? I completely enjoy the iphone otherwise...
Thank you for time,
Joe

Hey Loki1002,
Try removing any screen protectors or cases from the iPhone.
Try the tips in this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305689#faq5
If the touchscreen is still not responding, the iPhone may need repair.
You can make a reservation to see a Mac Genius at a local Apple Store here:
http://www.apple.com/retail/
You can also call:
U.S. iPhone technical support: 1-800-MY-IPHONE (1-800-694-7466)
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
Jason

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