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Title: Best way to install a PC monitor?
Post by: wonderalex on March 12, 2011, 12:06:51 am

I'm getting ready to install my 19in PC CRT into my gutted williams cabinet.

Problem is - I'm not exactly sure what would be the best way to secure it place.

My idea woud be to:

1. Remove the plastic pivoting base (made the monitor too high anyways)
2. Place it on the pre-existing monitor shelf.
3. use two pieces of wood (one to the left the other to the right of the monitor) to prevent the monitor from moving left & right
4. use a third piece of wood to support the rear of the monitor  & prevent it form sliding back
5. Using nylon belts (the kind used for securing cargo for shipping) - with the ends bolted to the shelf  - strap the monitor in place.

Am I over complicating things? Is there an easier way?

Be seeing you,

WonderAlex

Title: Re: Best way to install a PC monitor?
Post by: Gray_Area on March 12, 2011, 04:52:27 pm

There are a lot of threads on this, though usually they're in Main, Projects, etc.

Title: Re: Best way to install a PC monitor?
Post by: wonderalex on March 14, 2011, 11:45:51 am

Actually - searches bring up installations of LCD Monitors and/or Arcade Monitors in new-custom built cabinets - not quite what I was looking for.

However I did manage to find a much less complicated method.

I noticed that my Robotron cabinet's monitor shelf had holes drilled into it with T-Nuts installed in them.  After further research i found out that that's how the original monitor was installed, it was installed on a board and slid into position until the holes lined up and a bolt screwed -securing the monitor.

Luckily - I found that I had this sliding shelf amoung the parts I salvaged. 

Using 4 large L brackets, wood screws and industrial-strength velcro I secured the monitor to this shelf and can now slide in/out the monitor at will. I did not need to de-case the monitor.

FYI - the L brackets and INDUSTRIAL strength velcro combo is quite strong - as a test I hung the monitor upside down. Holds fast.  Don't use the cheap or knock-off velcro for this type of application - use the industrial strength or teflon velcro for rough & outdoor surfaces. Pricey but well worth it.

Be seeing you,

WonderAlex