iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, Four ports) VESA Mount Adapter

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (1.2-3 Nm)

  • Support wedges

  • Torx Plus 10IP bit

Important

This procedure requires alignment pins, which only come with a new VESA mount adapter. They aren’t separate orderable parts.

Removal

  1. Lay the computer flat in the VESA support slot wedge with the back of the housing facing down and the logic board closest to you.

  2. Insert the Torx Plus 10IP bit into the 1.2-3 Nm adjustable torque driver.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 10IP bit to remove the seven 10IP screws (923-05554) in the order shown.

    • Caution: Push down firmly when removing the screws to avoid stripping the screw heads.

  4. Lift the computer off the support stand.

    • Note: The VESA mount and VESA flange will remain in the VESA support slot wedge.

Reassembly

Note: If you're swapping a VESA mount adapter for a stand, follow the reassembly steps in the stand reassembly procedure.

  1. Firmly press the two alignment pins into the outer screw holes in the middle of the VESA mount adapter.

  2. Install the flange over the alignment pins and onto the VESA mount adapter.

  3. Lift the housing. Then align the housing so the screw holes line up with the alignment pins.

  4. Slide the housing onto the alignment pins. Ensure that the alignment pins enter the outer screw holes of the housing.

  5. Insert the Torx Plus 10IP bit into the 1.2-3 Nm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 1.4 Nm.

  6. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 10IP bit to partially reinstall the seven 10IP screws (923-05554) in the order shown.

    • Caution: Push down firmly when installing the screws to avoid stripping the screw heads.

  7. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 10IP bit to fully reinstall the seven 10IP screws.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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