Jim, a hardware issue isn't one we can solve in this newsgroup. I know it
has been reported that if you firmly but carefully press on the corners of
the screen, that "may" help.

However, I think you should contact Toshiba immediately and report your
issues so they can deal with it under warranty. If you were to break the
machine attempting to fix it yourself, they would rightfully be able to tell
you they can't help.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Jim Stover" <Stoverje@alltel.net> wrote in message
news:edRwaOxnEHA.2764@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Michelle,
>
> I am having problems with my digitizer screen on my Toshiba 3505 also. I
> have a strip about 1/3 of the way in from the left side in portrait mode.
> I keep pressing on the screen through that area and it helps for a short
> time while using it. The amount of time I get varies. It is indeed
> frustrating. I use mine daily and would have a hard time giving it up for
> a few days or more. I purchased mine as an open item at Best Buy (only one
> they had). However, I noticed later that the case had been opened and some
> of the plastic in the one corner was cracked and now broke off. I also
> live far away from Best Buy which makes it difficult to go there. I read
> some messages from another 3505 user who went through a couple of
> digitizer replacements. I wonder if other makes/models have similar
> problems over time. I have used mine daily for about 10 months now. I
> wonder what the lifespan of the digitizers is?
>
> I wish you the best,
>
> Jim
> "Michelle" <huntm@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:u%233jNhGmEHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> All --
>>
>> I have a Toshiba Portege 3505. I loved it at first, but then the
>> digitizer stopped working. There would be large areas on the screen that
>> just would not accept ink. It was still under warranty, so I got the
>> digitizer replaced and it worked great for about 3 months, but then the
>> problem came back (this time in different spots). Now, 6 months after
>> getting it replaced, the digitizer doesn't seem to work at all and the
>> Tablet pretty much doesn't accept any ink. Has anyone else ever had this
>> problem? It's still a fine laptop, but basically useless as a Tablet. I
>> am considering getting another one, thinking maybe my particular machine
>> is a lemon, but before I do that I want to hear if this is a common
>> problem with Toshibas (so maybe I should look at a different brand) or
>> not.
>>
>> Any insight folks could provide would be greatly appreciataed.
>>
>>
>
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