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What is iMac stand made of
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This discussion suggests cutting a slot in the desk and mounting the stand to the bottom of the desk!
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6916304
Someone in that thread says it's solid metal.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6916304
Someone in that thread says it's solid metal.
I'm not sure what the big deal is, the worst that would happen is he would just buy a new stand.
Why all this hassle??? I think it is a great idea if he need to lower it and it will still look the same only lower.
Here is how you do:
Measure how much you want to cut off from the stand and remove the stand from the computer. Then take it to a hardware shop and explain what you want to do. They will most likely split it in half, cut out a part of the stand and then weld it togheter again and reshape and grind it so it will have a smoth and streamlined surface.
How much? Around 50-100 dollar if they are professional.
Here is how you do:
Measure how much you want to cut off from the stand and remove the stand from the computer. Then take it to a hardware shop and explain what you want to do. They will most likely split it in half, cut out a part of the stand and then weld it togheter again and reshape and grind it so it will have a smoth and streamlined surface.
How much? Around 50-100 dollar if they are professional.
Yes, you can weld aluminum. I would agree that this would give the best and probably safest option. I am almost (99.9%) certain that the stand is solid aluminum. It is certainly NOT plastic. It may have a thin plastic coating on it to aid in movement and protection from fingerprints etc. In all likelyhood, this could simply be replaced by applying a coat of acrylic or polyurethane once the modification has been completed.
From the sounds of it you people are acting as if he was asking how to shorten his own legs - It's only a computer! In five years it will likely be on it's way to a dump somewhere.
If the person using it is more productive/happy using the machine when lowered by a couple inches, why not?
Especially when you can just pop on the VESA mount to get around any problems during the warranty period.
Go for it, and of course - Post the pics.
If the person using it is more productive/happy using the machine when lowered by a couple inches, why not?
Especially when you can just pop on the VESA mount to get around any problems during the warranty period.
Go for it, and of course - Post the pics.
I'd love to have a new leg/foot/whateveritis that's 2 inches lower -- I have mine on a table and it's really too high. VESA arm is a possibility.
Best ergonomics is to have the top of the display ~ eye level.
OTOH, I hated it at first, but cranked my chair up and have gotten used to it pretty much.
Best ergonomics is to have the top of the display ~ eye level.
OTOH, I hated it at first, but cranked my chair up and have gotten used to it pretty much.
Don't do it. It will move the center of gravity from center of the stand towards the back of it. So, with a little contact the iMac may fall off the desk.
I think I'll lower my 24" Alum iMac too . . .
I think I'll lower my 24" Alum iMac too . . .
I believe it really better ergonomically. I plan to simply use the antique plate idea that is a few posts up from here. Or some similar stand the allows a bit of air flow at the bottom edge. I can document temps before and after to see how scared I should get.
Mike
I think I'll lower my 24" Alum iMac too . . .
I believe it really better ergonomically. I plan to simply use the antique plate idea that is a few posts up from here. Or some similar stand the allows a bit of air flow at the bottom edge. I can document temps before and after to see how scared I should get.
Mike
Solid aluminium
but make sure you can bolt it firmly, 24 inch mac is not a little boy