MicroX screen issues?

Bigs · Post by **Bigs** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:15 pm

The last few days the screen of my MicroX started showing some strange lines around the display area:

It looks like there are cracks (altough very neat and systematic) through which the backlight bleeds. It doesn't look harmful, but I'd like to know if it's the beginning of a bigger problem.

I still have two months warranty left, so I can bring it in if this is going to be a serious issue.

decadance · Post by **decadance** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:35 pm

Hi.
I've noticed something similar in my microX when i press the screen, but after few seconds the lines disappear

Claudio

Bigs · Post by **Bigs** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:43 pm

Oh yeah I forgot to mention.. most of the time they (dis)appear by pressing the screen.

I think it has to do with the construction around the screen, so it could harmless. But I've never noticed it before (I've had the MicroX for almost a year) so I'm unsure.

Bigs · Post by **Bigs** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:06 am

So what do you reckon.. should I bring it in?

decadance · Post by **decadance** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:31 am

If the scratches are permanent i think it's better for you to bring it to your local assistance service or seller for showing the malfunction and having suggestions and eventually repair it.

If the scratches appear pressing the screen and after few seconds desappear by themselves, like happens to me, probably it' normal. MicroX is very nice but can't say it's well builted. i think you agree with me that the unit is fragile...

szurcio · Post by **szurcio** » Fri May 01, 2009 2:53 am

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FLi · Post by **FLi** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:38 am

I have the exact same on mine so I wouldnt worry too much....it must be said that i'm not terribly impressed with the overall build quality of the micro...definately wont stand up to the rigours of live or touring but itll be fine in the studio

Bigs · Post by **Bigs** » Thu May 21, 2009 5:08 pm

True, it's clearly not meant for the road. If I ever meet a good aluminium worker I'm going to ask him to redo the silver-coloured side plastics in aluminium. That would be a cool upgrade.

lwasnesky · Post by **lwasnesky** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:37 pm

It sure looks to me like the LCD has cracked, or is at least being stressed. If you're under warranty I would send it in. Even if it is just stress it could still fail eventually.

FLi · Post by **FLi** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:35 am

I dont know about that...the lines are exactly the same on mine...exactly

Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:32 pm

Bigs wrote:True, it's clearly not meant for the road.

Agreed... I was quite disappointed with the Micro-X build quality.

plosive · Post by **plosive** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:53 am

pushing on the screen, no matter what the product, is never a solution and will only diminish the life of the lcd. you should never, ever do that. a cracked lcd = will most likely eventually die or make the screen unreadable as it leaks and the crystals shift more and more over the years. its more likely to do that than flat out die though, but i wouldnt tolerate it, specially if its still new and under warranty. i would never buy one like that used.

TheWarHam · Post by **TheWarHam** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:28 am

I know this is an old(ish) topic, but it's important for anyone else who finds this to know...

Ive had that "problem" on both of my Micro X's the DAY I got them...
-One Ive owned for 2 weeks and returned because of a faulty pitch wheel (otherwise fine!)
-One Ive owned for a year (or two...?), and despite pushing on the screen and getting that when you do... it's been fine.

Its probably a light in the screen getting pushed too close etc.