How do I have my iPhone 3G replaced without going to an Apple Store?

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.How do I have my iPhone 3G replaced without going to an Apple Store?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 |||do you freakin' live in a tiny dark little cave in the deep canyons of the appaliacian mountains or the himalyas with internet sources or wifi cuz if you REALLY want your ipod replaced, you cannot do it over the internet you REALLY need to go to the apple store it has to be an optionHow do I have my iPhone 3G replaced without going to an Apple Store?you could go to ebay or wal-mart or theplace that you bought it unless it was an apple store|||Just go to the apple store, it isn't that hard!How do I have my iPhone 3G replaced without going to an Apple Store?apple.com or ebay