How to remove base stand from the NEW 24" LED Cinema Display

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How to remove base stand from the NEW 24" LED Cinema Display

I don't want this to VESA mount. There is slight angle problem - the display is tilted to one side, so I want to remove the base stand and re-align it properly.

There are no screws visible.

Does anyone know how to remove the base stand from the NEW 24" LED Cinema Display ??

Thanks.

24" LED CINEMA DISPLAY, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Dec 30, 2008 11:03 PM

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sgginc

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Dec 31, 2008 5:43 AM in response to vs_vs

If its like the 23" ACD there are two screws with allen heads to the left and right of the mount next to the monitor. They are flush. The allen heads should be easily spotted.

Thanks ... Ken

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Dec 31, 2008 8:03 AM in response to sgginc

Thanks Ken. But the design of the new 24" LED Cinema display is different for the base stand attachment on the back. There are NO visible screws or anything, it just latches to the monitor through some kind of a horizontal hole.

I'm hoping someone was able to do this ??

-VS

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sgginc

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Dec 31, 2008 8:42 AM in response to vs_vs

The picture of it looks identical:

http://store.apple.com/us/search?find=VESA+Mount

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB902ZM/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw

Thanks ... Ken

Message was edited by: sgginc
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=answerlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanuals.info. apple.com%2FenUS%2FVesaMountAdapter_InstallationGuide.pdf&answerid=16777217&src=supportsite.home

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vs_vs Author

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Dec 31, 2008 12:58 PM in response to sgginc

Please see this image ( source : slashgear )

http://www.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/apple-24-inch-led-cinema-dis play-13-vn.jpg

As you can see, there are no screws of any sort.

Thanks,
-VS.

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sgginc

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Dec 31, 2008 1:01 PM in response to vs_vs

That VESA adapter Apple is selling will never fit ...
Weird.

Maybe someone who has fit a VESA to the 24" will chime in here.

ken

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Jan 2, 2009 10:53 PM in response to vs_vs

Mine also seems to not line up exactly on one side. Have you found out a way to adjust the stand?

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vs_vs Author

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Jan 3, 2009 6:48 AM in response to dbell-mac

Nope, not yet. Still waiting for someone to post here on how to remove the base stand without buying the VESA adapter kit. ( Apparently that kit has some kind of a tool, but since this stand doesn't have any kind of screws it's hard to imagine any tool )

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Jan 11, 2009 1:26 PM in response to vs_vs

Hi! I bought a VESA adapter kit but apparently the wrong one, as it appears to have been designed for the 20" or 23"/30" HD displays. After a few hours with Apple Care and others, I found this:

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMac24inch_VesaMountAdapterInstallGuide.pdf

There is a drawing of the card you need to disengage the stand and the TORX screw removal tool you will also need.

Please note that I have a 24" LED Cinema Display, not an iMac, and I'm assuming the base stands are the same--in pictures, they look the same to me.

So, I'm not sure how you can get the card (though the manual mentions getting a replacement), but I thought this might start to help.

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Jan 21, 2009 2:36 AM in response to sgginc

The correct VESA mount adapter kit to use with the 24" LED Cinema Display is MB902ZM/A. The kit comes with all necessary mounting hardware and tools. It is critical to read the instructions line by line, in order to install the mount properly. Critical steps include removing the aluminum stand properly by using the thin credit card-like tool supplied. You must ensure that you properly lock the mounting flange into position, or else it will retract into the back of the display and might require display disassembly to retrieve it. The other important step is to thoroughly tighten the torx screw that secures the mounting plate to the flange in order to get the flange holes to align with the mounting plate. Otherwise, you will not be able to place the two side mounting screws. I missed this initially, thinking I had the wrong mounting kit, but after re-reading the instructions, it was clear what to do. I was able to successfully mount the monitor using this kit. All parts were used - none left over.

Stu

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