Mounting LCD monitors

[Jeehemdee]

I would like to place an LCD monitor into my cabinet...but was wondering how to mount it inside (with the base removed) securely?

Would you - guys with TFT/LCD monitors - have some tips and pictures;-) to help me do it nicely and securely?

Thanks very much!!

PS: did someone use the LCD VESA mounting system to mount it firmly inside?

[rescue161]

It may be a little hard to see, mine is mounted on a 2X4 which is mounted to the sides of the cabinet with 4 L-brackets.

[Level42]

LCD in a cab ??

Only after the last tube on the planet has died !

I vote for people to be removed here if they play 80's arcade games on a LCD 

[USSEnterprise]

I have no choice in the matter. My cab isn't deep enough to use a CRT. I planned on mounting mine to the bexel with metal straps

[97thruhiker]

First of all if you want to put an LCD in your cabinet then go for it.  I agonized for months about what to put in mine.  Should I go with a real arcade monitor?  Should I go with a tv?  What about a pc monitor?  I went back and forth and finally decided to go with an LCD monitor and I'm extremely greatful that I did (I play many pc games, retro remakes, etc so I wanted the ability to display these games clearly).  I went with the Dell model that can be rotated between vert and horizontal.  As far a mounting system I guess it depends on your cabinet.  I built a frame for mine that just the visual display sticks through.  Smoked plexi rests on the outside portion of the frame so when playing all you see is the lighted portion of the monitor.  The smoked plexi makes it look like its floating in the cabinet. The monitor just stands on its original mount on a shelf that runs the length inside the cabinet.  I've attached some pictures.

[97thruhiker]

some additional photos

[97thruhiker]

more pictures.  light reflected in marquee not usually there.

[rescue161]

LCD in a cab ??

Only after the last tube on the planet has died !

I vote for people to be removed here if they play 80's arcade games on a LCD

[Level42]

Rescue161.......those  are there for a reason.....I did not really mean that of course.

I did mean the thing about the LCD's though. My opinion indeed.

[rescue161]

it's cool.
I understand.

No problem at all.

[edge]

I am in the process of building my cab and decided to use an LCD as well.

[RetroBorg]

I also added an electric motor, gear pulley, belts, etc to rotate the LCD for me... but that's another story.

[USSEnterprise]

I would also like more information.

[RetroBorg]

I would also like more information.

With 508 posts since June 2005 I think that's an understatement, man, your like a sponge soaking up all MAME knowledge! 

By the way i love your sig 

[USSEnterprise]

haha, I've been trying to get this thing done, but need more info on everything. Must assimilate as much information as possible. BTW, I like that avatar

[edge]

I am very interested to hear more details regarding this.

Do you operate the rotation by pressing a button?

I installed a 3-position, toggle switch.

[Level42]

Well, that definitly is a PRO for LCD's. This looks a lot easier then the CRT rotating mechanisms I've seen so far.......