[jigwashere]

The touchscreen on my Sprint TP2 started to fail. I hadn't taken real good care of my phone -- I dropped it a few times and stuck it in my pocket with keys -- and the screen had a few dings and scratches. Anyway, Google Search turned up a few ideas. I ended up restoring my touchscreen by running my fingernail along the edge, gently (okay, maybe not so gently) pulling up the plastic. No, I didn't have a screen protector on it -- I was lifting the top layer of the actual screen. That usually worked for a few hours or days. Other times, I pressed my thumbs all over the screen, and that gave me back the touchscreen for a bit, too.

I brought my TP2 into my local Sprint store/repair shop (downtown Minneapolis) and for $35 did an advanced exchange (I refuse to bother with insurance). My replacement TP2 arrived during Christmas break, and since I wasn't downtown, I just managed with my old TP2 for a bit. Anyway, I got my replacement a few weeks ago. Boy, is it ever nice having a new (refurb) TP2!

By the way, as I walked to the Sprint store to pick up my new TP2, I ran SPB Backup, then simply restored the backup on the new phone.

On another note, I recently decided to try XDAndroid on my TP2. It's nice being able to run a few of the apps I run on my Nook Color (CM7.1), but the TP2 with stock WinMo 6.5 is more dependable for me as a phone. I do tether my TP2 to my Nook Color, and use Magicall to dial calls through Google Voice (saving money since I'm on SERO 500 with Pick 3 and Pick 2).

Okay, I'm off topic (and bragging). I wish I'd seen this thread earlier to offer my experience as a possible resolution to your touchscreen problem. Good luck!