Touchscreen is freaking out!?!?
 

Hi all. I've had my N800 for about two weeks. Today, I was watching movies with mplayer, as I often do, and I wanted to go back to the home screen to change the screen brightness.

I held down the home key, which took me to the home screen. When I got there, my touches weren't registering in the correct locations. I also noticed that the device is registering some type of input every two seconds, opening the drop-down menu. The touchscreen is basically useless. I can't even calibrate it.

I rebooted, and the problem continued. Help!?!?

Edit: Could it be something with the buttons on the left side? D-pad and others?

Re: Touchscreen is freaking out!?!?
 

I'd first check if some dirt has entered at the corners and sides putting some pressure on the touch screen.

But otherwise, this sounds like a warranty repair. As you have the device only for a short time, you could also demand an exchange.

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That may be what I have to do. :(

Edit: It seems to me that something is wrong with the buttons on the left side of the face. I'm positive they are what's causing this.

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The thread "N800 touchscreen unresponsive" may be useful. You can find it by searching for 'faceplate'.

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Always try reflashing your device before sending it away for 2 months. This software is so buggy maybe the files in the operating system for the touch screen got corrupted. It's definately worth a shot to try.

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Yeah, I reflashed. It's going to have to go in for repair. I hope they just replace it.

sdrman, it's not specifically a touchscreen issue. I think that's just a side-effect of the buttons on the face not working properly.

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It's on the way to the repair center. Here's hoping I won't be without it for too long.

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I feel your pain. Mine n800 is too in display repair. Already been there over a week and I'm eager to get it back!

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Sounds like a nightmare, I'm sorry to hear this is happenin to you.

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Still haven't gotten it back, yet. I hope it shows up before my vacation, August 1st. :(

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It's back today! "You don't know what you've got, 'till it's gone."

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Lol! Congrats!