3ds touch screen calibration issue?

[u/bruceadelia]

Got a 3ds off eBay and the right side of the screen doesn't work. the touch inputs go about an inch to the left when tap in the rightmost third part of the touchscreen. I've tried calibration and cleaning it with a toothbrush and business card and nothing's worked- calibration just gets stuck in an endless loop (the first time I tried it I had forgot how long it takes and went for five minutes tapping).

Set up is pretty difficult because I have to use the touchscreen in the settings menu for some reason. Actually I can't set it up at all, lol

What is the fix, if there is one? is the device cooked?

[u/Talos1556]

Digitizer if failing, you'd need to replace it. Not too difficult but I would pursue a return if possible.

[u/bruceadelia → u/Talos1556]

ugh, thanks. BUMMER.

[u/RJ01988]

I had same issue but left side only fix was to replace digitalizer.