How can I detach my imac stand from it?

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Rach. Author

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How can I detach my imac stand from it?

I want to travel with my imac and the stand makes it so bulky. Is there a way I can take it off? Please urgent.

imac, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Jun 6, 2009 12:01 PM

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Kenichi Watanabe

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Jun 6, 2009 12:21 PM in response to Rach.

Generally, you cannot. At least not easily. If you buy Apple's VESA mount adapter, it comes with a tool to help with remove the stand (you also need to undo some screws), but it is for the 24-inch iMac only, and it is not meant to be something you do constantly.

There are bags and cases that are specially made to carry an iMac. For example

http://mylugger.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=upgrades.products&subcat_id=1

I have not used any such products.

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Rach. Author

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Jun 6, 2009 12:32 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

Thanks. I saw the carrier bags on the link. They are nice but will the whole imac fit in there? I couldn't tell?

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Answer 3

Jun 6, 2009 12:36 PM in response to Rach.

I have not used one, but since the stand is not made to be removed, they would have to be designed to fit the iMac +as is+. I'm sure you can send an email to the manufacturer (or reseller) to find out how they fit (and get supported) inside the bag.

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Rach. Author

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Jun 6, 2009 12:39 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

Ok thanks. I'll do that...but there to be some way to detach it.

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Jun 6, 2009 1:00 PM in response to Rach.

I did not say it was impossible. 🙂 I just said it was difficult, and not something you want to do regularly. For the 20-inch model, you probably need to open the case up to do it.

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Rach. Author

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Jun 6, 2009 1:05 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

I have the 20inch one

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Answer 7

varjak paw

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Jun 9, 2009 7:46 AM in response to Rach.

Forget it. The 20" iMac was not designed for easy removal of the stand. It takes a lot of disassembly before you can reach the stand screws. If you want to travel with your iMac, get a case that will hold and protect the entire system; removing the stand is not going to be practical.

Regards.

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