So here is a bulleted chain of events prior to my touch screen failing to respond.

• have had my phone since February 2010
  
• have NEVER dropped it on the floor
  
• went swimming an hour before
• kept my swimming trunks on and dried out enough to sit in a restaurant seat
• put my N900 in my pocket with minimal dampness
• TOUCH SCREEN NO LONGER RESPONDS TO PRESS/TOUCHES that evening.

Here is what does work:

• phone and OS boot fine (after flashing because I was locked out)
  • Touch screen looks like new (virtually no scratches)
• touch screen has some sort of response but nothing predictable (just random touches SOMETIMES reacts)

This is what I've tried.

I've tried to re flashing using instructions on http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_tablet_firmware without success.


So I've investigated a bit and it appears there are OEM screens I can purchase and there are youtube videos that make it feasible to replace. I don't have a problem investing in a replacement but I just want other people's feedback. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

REFERENCE: http://youtu.be/pDQ81cahD1c