Magic trackpad only working with a wet finger.

Since I cracked open my box I have not been able to get my magic trackpad to work continously. While I am able to get a bluetooth connection, when I move my finger across it I only sometimes get a response from the mouse. This becomes only slightly more effective if I lick my finger or cleaned the surface of the trackpad with a slightly damp towel. Once the surface and/or finger are completely dry again however, the trackpad returns to it's almost zero response. Is there some film to remove or special cleaning I should be doing when I opened the box?

I just noticed the same thing = I hadn't used it much but just moved up to Lion and started to and it wouldn't work = but when I read your issue I tried it with a wet finger and it worked. I can't even read the serial number on it so can't call for help. Any other suggestions?? I bought it in late April.

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