Screen is frequently unresponsive?

Hi, my 32gb 2nd generation iPod touch's screen has been acting up. It will just not register my fingers tapping it or trying to slide something and after prolonged periods of time this becomes frustrating. The rest of the functionality has been good, as far as Ive noticed.

Sounds like your screen digitizer might be going bad.
Basic troubleshooting steps
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