MPC XL loose screen

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MPC XL loose screen

By dbnusbaum Wed Feb 18, 2026 11:20 pm
I just got a brand new MPC XL. But the screen when at a certain angle and the unit is flat on a desk the screen falls flat if the mechanism behind the screen is not engaged. Also if the unit is held vertically and screen is locked the screen moves about 2mm. Not sure if any of this is normal for a brand new Mpc XL.

mine does not do this

By marctronixx Thu Feb 19, 2026 2:18 pm
Exchange it if you think its not right. if you dont and hang onto it, you'll hate yourself later...
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Re: MPC XL loose screen

By Lampdog Thu Feb 19, 2026 10:27 pm
dbnusbaum wrote:I have exchange the MPC XL and they are all like this.

I mentioned this on day one and no one listened. Yes, they are ALL like this.
OG X never had this problem.

dont have this issue

By marctronixx Fri Feb 20, 2026 4:45 pm
to say "they are all like this" is crazy, as you have no way to verify each unit sold. i had the OG X , the SE, and the XL and the screen does not fall down under its own weight.

--that said, its not designed to be touched or used if the bracket is not engaged. i have no problems lifting the screen up, it's keeping put, until I attach the bracket.

Re: MPC XL loose screen

By dbnusbaum Fri Feb 20, 2026 6:00 pm
Mine does the same thing but falls down after the last available slot for the bracket to go into. The screen holds its own up until that point then falls flat beyond the last bracket slot going towards folding position of the screen.
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Re: dont have this issue

By Lampdog Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:56 pm
marctronixx wrote:to say "they are all like this" is crazy, as you have no way to verify each unit sold. i had the OG X , the SE, and the XL and the screen does not fall down under its own weight.

--that said, its not designed to be touched or used if the bracket is not engaged. i have no problems lifting the screen up, it's keeping put, until I attach the bracket.

Screen up with no bracket, it doesn’t shake when you bang pads?
Screen up when locked in, NOT, in the last bracket doesn’t rattle?

Re: MPC XL loose screen

By sduck Sat Feb 28, 2026 5:26 am
I don't understand. Are you trying to use it without using the wire bracket thing behind the screen to hold it up? At least with mine, it very obviously won't stay up unless I use the wire bracket, which is why it's there.
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Re: MPC XL loose screen

By NearTao Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:29 pm
Yeah, a potential alternative would be to tighten the joint mechanism, but then you're putting undo stress on the plastic parts which could then lead to failure.

I've seen plenty of good locking systems with multiple articulations with laptops... but those generally use a lot more metal than was used with the XL from what I can see.
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Re: MPC XL loose screen

By Lampdog Sun Mar 08, 2026 11:10 pm
It’s tight enough to stay up with out using the wire bracket if you don’t tap the screen hard or poke it like you trying to put someone's eyes out.

My note was about the wire bracket being on anything but the tightest/highest groove. The screen will rattle around when you bang pads. Every XL I’ve touched so far does this. Not an issue, just an observation, it doesn’t stop me from doing what I do at all.
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