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Hello everyone, I have been the happy owner of a mid 2011 21.5" iMac and would love to have this computer mounted to the wall using a VESA mount. I always assumed this would be a straightforward using the kit that Apple sells. This unfortunately is not possible as many sources on the internet already mention. I have also found that there are a couple of mounts that you can attach to the stand and mount it to the wall. I for one am not a big fan of these add-on mounts and would like to create a solution. My “solution” would be partially disassembling the computer in order to remove the stand and replace that stand with a custom part which can connect to a VESA wall mount. I am therefore looking for someone who would happen to have a 21.5" iMac stand lying around of the 2009, 2010 or the 2011 model (OEM part # 922-9796 ) and would like to share its dimensions in order to replicate the stand to a VESA mount. Something like this for example: http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m… Using these dimensions, a CAD drawing can be made and have it machined somewhere. If the part fits, I would be happy to share the CAD design files. I am aware that this might not be the easiest solution but I do believe that it will be a sleeker solution than the add-on VESA mounts. Best regards!
I don’t think you have to go that far :-) Here’s the needed VESA kit for your system: VIvo VESA Mount Adapter Kit for iMac, LED Cinema, Apple Thunderbolt Display. We have a few on arms. The newer ‘Thin Series’ iMac’s changed things which is what I believe you are referencing. Only the 27" is available to be purchased with the mount already present (can’t be added later).
Can some help me with the CAD drawings to connect iMac 21.5" to VESA adapter. I have no other choice to fabricate them. Thanks
