Why isn't the swipe screen being recognized on my Galaxy Tablet 3?

[AC Question]

swipe screen wont reconize on galaxy tablet 3

buttons work but it wont let me shut it off or restart or anything that has to do with touching the screen

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: swipe screen wont reconize on galaxy tablet 3

Duplicate post, see here for response: http://forums.androidcentral.com/as...e-screen-wont-reconize-galaxy-tablet-3-a.html