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Repurposing an old iMac

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May 09, 2022, 06:08 AM
mark123
Repurposing an old iMac
I have a 2011 iMac. Huge thing. I need it off of my workbench as it takes up valuable space. There doesn’t seem to be any mounting options on the back and I’d like to mount this on the wall between my stereo speakers. It’s going to be my music server.

Has anyone mounted an old iMac or know of a mounting system for such a computer?
May 09, 2022, 06:20 AM
nhracecraft
Apparently there are VESA Adapters for an iMac of that vintage... Wink

https://www.amazon.com/Aluminu...places/dp/B0160BQA06

Human Centric VESA Adapter product page --> https://www.humancentric.com/c...s-and-apple-displays

Manual for the Human Centric VESA Adapter --> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/file...14233905585793991214


ETA - You could also search for this OEM kit from Apple on eBay etc --> Apple iMac VESA Adapter kit MD179ZM/A

Here's a listing with some helpful pics --> https://www.ebay.com/itm/234414121989


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May 09, 2022, 06:24 AM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
Apparently there are VESA Adapters for an iMac of that vintage... Wink

https://www.amazon.com/Aluminu...places/dp/B0160BQA06
Do I have to screw it into the aluminum back cover? I can’t see on my iMac where it would connect. I was hoping to not have to modify the iMac case.
May 09, 2022, 07:22 AM
sigcrazy7
Just install a very short shelf and sit it on it.



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May 09, 2022, 07:25 AM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by sigcrazy7:
Just install a very short shelf and sit it on it.
This is probably the best option. Thanks.