Help Part of the screen not functioning

[Zellster]

Just starting today on power-up, a row about 25% down from the top has stopped functioning to touch. I can duplicate it in several apps at any point. Pulling the battery and restarting do no help. I haven't seen a thread specifically like this. Anyone seen this and know a fix, or has a part of the screen just gone bad and I need a new one?

 

[sitlet]

Are your sure this isnt the grounding issue that a lot of people have?

 

[Zellster]

Nope, it's not the grounding issue. My phone does have that as well when it's lying on a table or sofa but not while being held. It's defective. I'll contact my rep regarding how to get it replaced.