VESA Mount Adapter Kit for iMac and LED Cinema or Apple Thunderbolt Display
VESA Mount Adapter Kit for iMac and LED Cinema or Apple Thunderbolt Display
Product Information
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This VESA Mount Adapter Kit allows your 24-inch or 27-inch iMac computer, 24-inch or 27-inch LED Cinema Display, or Apple Thunderbolt Display to be used with a variety of alternative mounting solutions, such as wall mounts and zero-footprint articulating arms, based on the VESA flat-panel mounting interface (FPMI).
With a tool in this kit, you can remove the iMac or display stand and attach the VESA Mount Adapter. Then connect any VESA-compliant mounting solution with a 100 mm x 100 mm attachment.
With the VESA Mount Adapter attached, your computer or display complies with the VESA MIS-D, 100, C version specification.
Compatibility
Works with the following models:
- 24-inch iMac (aluminium and glass)
- 27-inch iMac (late 2009, mid 2010, and early 2011)
- 24-inch LED Cinema Display
- 27-inch LED Cinema Display
- 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display
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Manufacturer Information
- Not compatible with iMac (late 2012).
- Wall mount or articulating arm not included.
Ratings & Reviews
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It fits perfectly!
I was a little worried about buying this mount due to the previous review saying that it didn't fit. But, I bought and created a l ittle video showing how it's installed. It does fit just fine, but I can see why it might seem like it doesn't fit.
Search for "Apple VESA Mount Adapter Unboxing and Install" on YouTube. I can't post the link here. …- Written by Geoff T from Beaverton
160 of 180 people found this useful
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Unsurprisingly excellent design
I used this to mount a Thunderbolt display to an ergonomic sit to stand arm and it worked great. It should be no surprise to anyon e that follows Apple that this is a well designed product. While installing it I was struck at how much thought went into it and how well it was built.
The installation was very smooth and painless. If you have trouble getting the holes on the sides of the flange to line up read the instructions, you have to tighten the center bolt on the adapter very tight in order to bring the plate down enough to line up the holes. …- Written by Daniel W from Oakland
120 of 141 people found this useful
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You really need a Torx-capable screwdriver
This adapter kit contains two pieces: a flange that attaches to a stub inside the monitor/iMac, and an adapter plate that attaches to that flange (the adapter plate is the only part pictured in the its description).
A single Torx fastener driven through the adapter plate is actually responsible for aligning the whole assembly. It carries lots of strain and requires significant torque to install completely. If you try to torque the fastener by hand, you will strip the head. A high-torque screwdriver with Torx head is a requirement. …- Written by Kyle S from Seattle
138 of 178 people found this useful
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Over-engineered & poor QC
I must have gotten a dud. You have to put a lot of force on the center set bolt, so much so that the torx points started to strip so I gave up. Only one side bolt would align correctly, and with it in place, I could easily see that there was no way the other side bolt was going it due to the NASA-like tolerances milled in this thing. Come on Apple, we're not putting wings on the space shuttle!
…hoping the replacement works …- Written by Mark W from Lewes
11 of 19 people found this useful
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Great product
Got this installed today, very easy and fast. Only concerns is the quality of screws and tools which come with the adapter. Overal l a good product. …
- Written by Egor M from Brno
3 of 16 people found this useful
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Very well engineered
I have to agree with the reviewer that said something about the single Torx fastener that lines everything up. It comes with a To rx wrench and it will do the job, but barely. You have to put a lot of pressure on the metal tool and it nearly starts to round out as you go through the tightening process. But, it did do the job and my monitor is sitting atop an awesome extension arm. Highly recommended, just be careful with the tightening process. …
- Written by Michael P from New Braunfels
2 of 3 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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is it available in apple stores
- Asked by Carol S from Brampton
- Mar 18, 2013
Answer
This item is not currently available in Apple Retail Stores (since the current iMacs don't work with them), but you can order one online and have it shipped to the store for free with Personal Pickup. …
- Answered by Kraig S from Deer River
- May 1, 2013
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is there a VESA mount for a 21.5" iMac?
- Asked by Keith J from Parkes
- Oct 4, 2011
Answer
NO
- Answered by Blaine D from Martensville
- Dec 28, 2011
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Can this VESA mount adaptor be used for a 20" iMac?
- Asked by Margaret F
- Jan 18, 2012
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Will this fit a MID-2011 iMac 27"?
- Asked by Brook G from Burra
- Dec 4, 2012
Answer
I am typing this answer on a 27" iMac (Mid 2011) which is mounted using this VESA mount adapter kit, so the answer is a definite yes :-) …
- Answered by Dominic H
- Mar 10, 2013
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Does the VESA mount work with the new iMacs? If not, when will a compatible mount be available?
- Asked by Peter M from Chapel Hill
- Dec 20, 2012
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Can I use this adapter for original (white) iMac 24 late 2006?
- Asked by Mel P from Leicester
- Jan 31, 2012
Answer
Yes it will, we are probably one of the only very few people who still have one of these (amazing!) Machines. I love my white iMac it works perfectly. You just have to google for the guide to install it. It requires an Apple Access Card (you can make one yourself too! Just google it) …
- Answered by Matthew K from Chesapeake
- Jan 29, 2013
