diff --git a/piker/brokers/ib/_util.py b/piker/brokers/ib/_util.py
index 66b0704a..5fb04ad8 100644
--- a/piker/brokers/ib/_util.py
+++ b/piker/brokers/ib/_util.py
@@ -275,8 +275,8 @@ async def vnc_click_hack(
             # 640x1800
             await client.move(
                 Point(
-                    500,
-                    500,
+                    500,  # x from left
+                    400,  # y from top
                 )
             )
             # in case a prior dialog win is open/active.