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HumanCentric VESA Mount Adapter Compatible with iMac 24 Inch (Aluminum), iMac 27 Inch (2009, 2010, 2011), LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Displays, Replaces Apple iMac VESA Adapter MD179ZM/A

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Customers find the product easy to install with clear instructions. They say it works well and is a solid product. The design looks nice and fits snugly yet protectively. Customers also appreciate the tool kit. However, opinions differ on the mount and screw length.

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94 customers mention "Ease of installation"84 positive10 negative

Customers find the installation process straightforward. They follow the included instructions and find it works as advertised. The cable is easy to add or remove to the display, with clear instructions and all the necessary screws and tools.

"…of machined aluminum and came with all the right screws and tools to get the job done…." Read more
"…expecting it to be well designed, well made, well packaged, clear instructions, and people of integrity standing behind it. Thank you HumanCentric…." Read more
"…I have seen a lot of posts about it. Fortunately it's easy enough to bootleg things back. Hopefully this review helps someone. Two approaches…." Read more
"…TL;DR – Great product. Easy instructions and preparation. Once installed everything works perfectly and looks awesome mounted on the wall swing arm." Read more
90 customers mention "Functionality"84 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the product's functionality. They mention it works well, is sturdy, and solidly built. The mount works as advertised and gets the job done.

"…This VESA adapter worked perfectly, is made of machined aluminum and came with all the right screws and tools to get the job done…." Read more
"So this product is great. Used was just fine. Straight forward if the monitor stand releases right…." Read more
"…Easy instructions and preparation. Once installed everything works perfectly and looks awesome mounted on the wall swing arm." Read more
"The mount works as advertised, and seems very sturdy and solidly built…." Read more
84 customers mention "Build quality"78 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the solid build quality of the product. They find it easy to install and a better-engineered solution than the Apple original. The product holds the display securely, providing a proper posture and neck break. Overall, customers consider it a great product for the price and worth the purchase.

"…Their mount is well-built and comes with everything you need to arm-mount your old Apple Display, even the card tool to remove your factory stand!…" Read more
"So this product is great. Used was just fine. Straight forward if the monitor stand releases right…." Read more
"The mount works as advertised, and seems very sturdy and solidly built…." Read more
"…Held the display well. No concern about stability. Easy enough to add/remove to the display." Read more
26 customers mention "Design"19 positive7 negative

Customers like the design. They mention it fits well, has a nice appearance, and is well-suited to Thunderbolt displays. The instructions are clear and the build quality is good.

"…not hesitate to buy any product they offered expecting it to be well designed, well made, well packaged, clear instructions, and people of integrity…" Read more
"…Once installed everything works perfectly and looks awesome mounted on the wall swing arm." Read more
"…What stinks is Apple's garbage hinge design. It is very easy to release the monitor stand hinge and have it retract inside the monitor…." Read more
"…my case, I use it as a document monitor in portrait, and man does it look sharp!…" Read more
24 customers mention "Fit"20 positive4 negative

Customers like the fit of the product. They say it adapts their computer to fit the wall mount, and it fits snugly yet protectively. The screw holes align perfectly with some monitors, while others did not. Overall, customers are satisfied with the fit and alignment.

"I mean, it all fits and screws together, but the VESA bracket doesn’t touch the adapter piece screwed in the monitor…." Read more
"…This one fit perfectly, and even comes with soft plastic covers where the mount meets the back of the monitor for a snug yet protective fit…." Read more
"…picture I have iMac and apple cinema 24 and both were mounted using the same kit perfectly. I recommend this product definitely." Read more
"…Perfect fit for my 27" Apple Thunderbolt monitor…." Read more
20 customers mention "Tool kit"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tool kit. It includes all the tools needed to remove the old stand and install a Vesa mount. They mention it's easy to install, comes with all the necessary tools and screws, and a clear installation instruction sheet. The mount is well-built and comes with everything you need to arm-mount your old Apple Display, including the plastic card and tool to remove the base.

"…adapter worked perfectly, is made of machined aluminum and came with all the right screws and tools to get the job done…." Read more
"…Their mount is well-built and comes with everything you need to arm-mount your old Apple Display, even the card tool to remove your factory stand!…" Read more
"…It came with all the tools necessary, and was a simple installation process; only took me about 15 minutes total…." Read more
"Very easy to mount, everything you need included, even the 4 screws and shims for the VESA mount…." Read more
24 customers mention "Mount"15 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the mount. Some say it works well and securely mounts their monitors. Others mention that the hardware mounts differently, and the mount is not flush with the flange.

"…The gap didn't seem to be an issue and the monitor is securely mounted now." Read more
"…After that, this mount is great. 10 minutes to install, 2.5 hours messing with Apples stupid stand hinge." Read more
"…if they included guidance on what to do if your mounting bracket doesn't stay exposed." Read more
"Perfect mounting solution…." Read more
20 customers mention "Screw length"7 positive13 negative

Customers have different views on the screw length. Some say the screws are the right ones to attach the mount, and they tighten properly. Others mention issues with the smaller screw holes not being threaded properly, short screws, or stripped screws.

"…And the bolts provided are too short to cover all this room between the monitor’s body and the mount…." Read more
"…The screws does tighten, and it’s not like I’m going to be swinging this thing around, but just seems odd, hence minus 1 star…." Read more
"…2. One of the vesa plate’s screw is very lose. I concern about the build quality. 3. Like others mentioned…." Read more
"…Plus, the screw does not penetrate in a lot so I'm not sure if there will be any issue with that in terms of sturdiness…." Read more





Exactly what you need to arm-mount your Apple Display

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what you need to arm-mount your Apple Display
A few years ago I bought some USB-powered Video meeting LED lights from HumanCentric. The controller failed and HumanCentric quickly acknowledged the known issue and quickly mailed me an updated controller. I still use the lights to this day!For this reason I did not hesitate to buy another product from them. Their mount is well-built and comes with everything you need to arm-mount your old Apple Display, even the card tool to remove your factory stand! Took me less than 10 minutes! I am very happy and would not hesitate to buy any product they offered expecting it to be well designed, well made, well packaged, clear instructions, and people of integrity standing behind it. Thank you HumanCentric. Perfect!
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  • Joseph Preston

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Worked great for A1407 Thunderbolt Display

    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024

    Verified Purchase

    I have a mid-2011 Thunderbolt display and wanted to mount on a monitor arm. This VESA adapter worked perfectly, is made of machined aluminum and came with all the right screws and tools to get the job done. They even included a special bent piece of plastic to properly unlock the stand so you can reveal the attachment screws to remove the stand and attach the mount.

    Read their instructions because for my mounting setup, there was about a 3/8" gap between the mounting block and the plate, so it seemed like things didn't fit properly but this is by design. Just don't overtighten the two bigger mounting screws, otherwise you'll bend the aluminum bracket. The gap didn't seem to be an issue and the monitor is securely mounted now.

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    Joseph Preston

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Worked great for A1407 Thunderbolt Display

    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024


    I have a mid-2011 Thunderbolt display and wanted to mount on a monitor arm. This VESA adapter worked perfectly, is made of machined aluminum and came with all the right screws and tools to get the job done. They even included a special bent piece of plastic to properly unlock the stand so you can reveal the attachment screws to remove the stand and attach the mount.

    Read their instructions because for my mounting setup, there was about a 3/8" gap between the mounting block and the plate, so it seemed like things didn't fit properly but this is by design. Just don't overtighten the two bigger mounting screws, otherwise you'll bend the aluminum bracket. The gap didn't seem to be an issue and the monitor is securely mounted now.

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  • Chris Stratton

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what you need to arm-mount your Apple Display

    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024

    Verified Purchase

    A few years ago I bought some USB-powered Video meeting LED lights from HumanCentric. The controller failed and HumanCentric quickly acknowledged the known issue and quickly mailed me an updated controller. I still use the lights to this day!
    For this reason I did not hesitate to buy another product from them. Their mount is well-built and comes with everything you need to arm-mount your old Apple Display, even the card tool to remove your factory stand! Took me less than 10 minutes! I am very happy and would not hesitate to buy any product they offered expecting it to be well designed, well made, well packaged, clear instructions, and people of integrity standing behind it. Thank you HumanCentric. Perfect!

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    Chris Stratton

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what you need to arm-mount your Apple Display

    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024


    A few years ago I bought some USB-powered Video meeting LED lights from HumanCentric. The controller failed and HumanCentric quickly acknowledged the known issue and quickly mailed me an updated controller. I still use the lights to this day!
    For this reason I did not hesitate to buy another product from them. Their mount is well-built and comes with everything you need to arm-mount your old Apple Display, even the card tool to remove your factory stand! Took me less than 10 minutes! I am very happy and would not hesitate to buy any product they offered expecting it to be well designed, well made, well packaged, clear instructions, and people of integrity standing behind it. Thank you HumanCentric. Perfect!

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  • Nublet

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Good mount, bad Apple hinge design!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2017

    Verified Purchase

    So this product is great. Used was just fine. Straight forward if the monitor stand releases right.

    What stinks is Apple's garbage hinge design. It is very easy to release the monitor stand hinge and have it retract inside the monitor.

    The hinge release is a critical part of being able to utilize this without getting confused.

    I really wish it included a tool to pull the stupid hinge back up if something goes wrong. Or at least a troubleshooting section. I have seen a lot of posts about it. Fortunately it's easy enough to bootleg things back. Hopefully this review helps someone. Two approaches. Take it to Apple if you aren't skilled. The alternative is to use some form of wire or fishing string. Cat5 works great. Thread it through the holes, wrap around a screw driver or pliers, press the lock patch again, and then pull up. Don't forget to release the lock first when it's up. After that, this mount is great. 10 minutes to install, 2.5 hours messing with Apples stupid stand hinge.

    4 people found this helpful

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  • CJ

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what you're looking for

    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018

    Verified Purchase

    HumanCentric did a great job in writing the description for the product as well as giving you a general sense that although this isn't crazy difficult, there may be some bumps in the road during installation. After ordering they sent out an email describing everything in a little more detail, along with offering to help walk through it once everything was received. All the necessary tools are included in the package so all you need is a little bit of time to get everything installed. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Actual installation wasn't all that difficult as I was prepared for a real mess. The absolute most difficult and most important part is to MAKE SURE THE STAND IS LOCKED INTO PLACE once you use the included card to access the screws. After I took out a few screws the stand started to slip back into the iMac but luckily I was able to get it to release and lock again.

    TL;DR – Great product. Easy instructions and preparation. Once installed everything works perfectly and looks awesome mounted on the wall swing arm.

    5 people found this helpful

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  • Andy Rice

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Quality mount, but instructions missing one important detail

    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018

    Verified Purchase

    The mount works as advertised, and seems very sturdy and solidly built.

    However, the instructions failed me on one obvious (perhaps), but very important step. After you remove the stand from your monitor/computer, the mounting bracket should be exposed. It isn't clear from the instructions that this should be the case, and for me the mounting bracket retreated back into the monitor after I removed the stand. So after rereading the instructions, looking around inside the monitor with a flashlight, and otherwise thinking I had missed something very obvious, I came back to Amazon to check what I bought, thinking that I bought the wrong thing. I then read more reviews for the mount and discovered that what happened in my case is pretty common.

    If this happens to you, you're going to have to get creative to expose the mount. What I ended up doing was taking a length of guitar string and threading it through the screw holes on the mounting bracket, then pulling (while simultaneously pushing in the tab with the provided plastic card). I eventually got it to lock in place so I could install the flange, but it was a HUGE pain.

    Had the instructions made more explicit the need to make sure the mounting bracket remains locked and exposed before you remove the stand, it would've saved me a lot of time and frustration. And given that this is pretty common, it would also be helpful if they included guidance on what to do if your mounting bracket doesn't stay exposed.

    33 people found this helpful

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  • austeros

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great for attaching Apple Thunderbolt Display to HEMUDU Single Tall Desk Monitor Arm Mount Stand

    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024

    Verified Purchase

    Purchased this to mount my Apple Thunderbolt Display to a HEMUDU Single Tall Desk Monitor Arm Mount Stand on my standing desk. Held the display well. No concern about stability. Easy enough to add/remove to the display.


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  • Al D.

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    This just doesn’t fit 27” LED 2011 Apple Cinema

    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022

    Verified Purchase

    The description is misleading. This mount doesn’t fit the 2011 27” Apple Cinema. Just look at the picture. I didn’t look at the reviews carefully enough to see this problem. And the bolts provided are too short to cover all this room between the monitor’s body and the mount. I see somebody in the reviews solved this by buying longer bolts, but I guess I’m not supposed to do any additional finicky business with the product that I paid for. Also this just doesn’t look right to me, because bolting this mount as is doesn’t look sturdy enough for a heavy monitor like this. Disappointed, returning.

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    Al D.

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    This just doesn’t fit 27” LED 2011 Apple Cinema

    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022


    The description is misleading. This mount doesn’t fit the 2011 27” Apple Cinema. Just look at the picture. I didn’t look at the reviews carefully enough to see this problem. And the bolts provided are too short to cover all this room between the monitor’s body and the mount. I see somebody in the reviews solved this by buying longer bolts, but I guess I’m not supposed to do any additional finicky business with the product that I paid for. Also this just doesn’t look right to me, because bolting this mount as is doesn’t look sturdy enough for a heavy monitor like this. Disappointed, returning.

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  • Arturo Cerecedo
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Cumple con su trabajo

    Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2024

    Verified Purchase

    Esencialmente es lo mismo que el de marca Apple, es de buena construcción y muy fácil de instalar, no tiene mayores complicaciones, los comentarios que he visto negativos se basan en el problema con el propio soporte del Led Cinema o de la iMac, pero no con el producto adquirido en si, es buen producto



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  • oliver
    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Had to cut mount and re-tap screwholes it to make it fit.

    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 16, 2025

    Verified Purchase

    As seen in other reviews the brace is too tall. As this was the only imac 2011 27” brace that amazon showed me i thought i had no other choice. Or buy the apple one.
    Had to grind of a good 0.6 mm on each side and cut the plastic feet to make it fit.
    Then i had to re-tap the 2 big mounting holes because apparently they were not properly tapped/deburred at the factory thus stripping both supplied screws. Got new ones from the hardware store.
    Only after doing all this Amazon starts showing me other imac vesa mounts which look lik exact copys of the apple version.
    Better buy anything else if you have an imac 2011 27”.

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    oliver

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Had to cut mount and re-tap screwholes it to make it fit.

    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 16, 2025


    As seen in other reviews the brace is too tall. As this was the only imac 2011 27” brace that amazon showed me i thought i had no other choice. Or buy the apple one.
    Had to grind of a good 0.6 mm on each side and cut the plastic feet to make it fit.
    Then i had to re-tap the 2 big mounting holes because apparently they were not properly tapped/deburred at the factory thus stripping both supplied screws. Got new ones from the hardware store.
    Only after doing all this Amazon starts showing me other imac vesa mounts which look lik exact copys of the apple version.
    Better buy anything else if you have an imac 2011 27”.

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  • Boryana
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well done, yet again!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2024

    Verified Purchase

    Such a relief! I thought I'd have to replace my Thunderbolt Display but now I can easily wall mount it in my new office. Finding the thing you need and getting is delivered is something we all take for granted, this one was a delivery of an item in scarce supply to a country a lot of vendors exclude from their delivery scope. Fast, neat, reliable – excellent UX, outstanding service! Thank you!



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  • plh
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Quality machining and all the extra bits

    Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2018

    Verified Purchase

    Easy to understand instructions and all the tools we needed were included in the package. Had the CinemaDisplay on the arm mount in under 10 minutes.



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  • Fünftes Element
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Solide und Wertig

    Reviewed in Germany on August 21, 2017

    Verified Purchase

    Weil es mir passiert ist, erwähne ich es hier mal: Beim Abschrauben des Standfusses, unbedingt darauf achten, daß das kleine schmale Befestigungs-Stück, aus dem die Schrauben gelöst werden, voll ausgezogen und eingerastet ist! Sonst kann es passieren, daß nach dem Abschrauben des Standfusses vom Monitor, die Befestigung in dem schmalen Displayslot "verschwindet". Und dann braucht man etwas Geschick und kreatives Denken, um das Teil, an dem dann der Vesa-Adapter angeschraubt wird, wieder da raus zu ziehen. Die Erfahrung braucht es nicht wirklich. Ich empfehle, vor dem Wechsel in Ruhe zwei, drei Tutorials auf Youtube zu kucken und wirklich achtsam beim Wechsel vorzugehen. Belohnt wird man mit einer günstigen und wertigen Halterung, die eine echte Alternative zum Original-Teil von Apple ist. Allerdings sollte man auch darauf achten, einen Monitor-Halter zu kaufen, der mit den ungefähr 10KG eines Apple 27" Displays nicht überfordert ist.



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Important information

Visible screen diagonal

24" / 61 cm
This VESA mount adapter fits select Apple iMacs and displays: This bracket is only tested and guaranteed to work with: Apple Thunderbolt Displays, LED Cinema Displays, 24-inch iMac (aluminum), and only late 2009, mid 2010, mid 2011 for 27-inch iMac. It will not work with other models, check yours carefully. Note: The adapter only works with specific iMacs with removable stands. It will not work with 2021 iMac computers as they do not have removable stands.
Important note: Please check the compatibility chart on the second image to ensure your iMac or Apple Display model is listed. This VESA adapter Does not fit all iMacs and Apple Displays. Double check the year of your model before purchasing. The most recent compatible iMac is over 10 years old. If you aren’t sure if this adapter works for your model, please ask. This bracket replaces the Apple iMac VESA Adapter kit MD179ZM/A.
Mount your Apple iMac or display on a standard VESA mount: Even though these monitors weren’t made with mounting holes, our convenient bracket enables you to connect your Apple iMac or display anyway. Whether you’re looking to mount it on the wall or just get it off your desk, this bracket will let you connect your monitor in seconds. Works with dual and triple (and more) mounts too.
Easy installation: You’ll be able to install this bracket quickly and easily, all specialized tools included. We’ve completely redesigned this adapter to eliminate the alignment issues found in the Apple version, and tested it extensively to make sure it fits your monitor just right.
This unique adapter is different from anything else on the market. The alignment issues that plagued the original Apple adapter (and all its clones) have been eliminated for a greatly improved fit that you can’t find anywhere else.

Customers say

Customers find the product easy to install with clear instructions. They say it works well and is a solid product. The design looks nice and fits snugly yet protectively. Customers also appreciate the tool kit. However, opinions differ on the mount and screw length.

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Are you looking for a VESA mount adapter that is compatible with a variety of Apple products, including iMac 24 Inch, iMac 27 Inch (2009, 2010, 2011), LED Cinema Display, and Thunderbolt Displays? Look no further than the HumanCentric VESA Mount Adapter!

This VESA mount adapter is designed to replace the Apple iMac VESA Adapter MD179ZM/A, providing a secure and reliable mounting solution for your Apple devices. With this adapter, you can easily attach your iMac or display to a VESA-compatible mount, stand, or arm for a more ergonomic and versatile setup.

The HumanCentric VESA Mount Adapter is made of high-quality materials and is built to last. It is easy to install and does not require any special tools or expertise. Simply attach the adapter to your iMac or display, and you’re ready to mount it on any VESA-compatible stand or arm.

Upgrade your workspace and improve your viewing experience with the HumanCentric VESA Mount Adapter. Say goodbye to cluttered desks and awkward viewing angles, and say hello to a more comfortable and productive work environment. Get yours today and take your setup to the next level!
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