My iPhone 3G has a defect (there's a strip of unresponsive touch screen) and I want to have it replaced. I bought it only last week. I tried going to the Apple Support site and filling out my serial number and all, but it only allows me to select my accessories in the "What to replace" drilldown lists! How do I have the phone replaced? Going to an Apple Store isn't an option.

go to the place were u bought it...(bring the proof of purchase and tell them theres a defect somewhere on the screen) good luck