Removing and Re-Installing the Apple Cinema Display/iMac Stand/Vesa Mount

OK - had a ton of trouble removing then putting back on. NOT TO WORRY - HERE IS SUPER FAST SOLUTION!! Removing the Stand is not to bad. There are tons of vids on it. So Now, I am repurposing my 27 Apple Monitor and wanted the Stand back on. Could not figure our and saw several other complicated vids. Figured out the trick. You can do this in about 5 seconds. Here ya go!

[@O_leeps]

Thank you, finally!

[@jackz2051]

After 20 minutes and 3 different videos this technique worked on the very first try super helpful

[@LittleKatK]

Thanks! Watched a few videos on this and yours did the trick!

[@gunnynow]

Nice video of the back of your hand

[@dln6601]

SOME IMACS DO NOT ALLOW YOU TO TAKE OFF THE STAND AKA (21inch) READ BEFORE YOU BREAK YOUR COMPUTER

[@IceBlueLugia]

I have a 2012 iMac does this apply to that

[@clickykbd]

Perfect! Thanks. I scored a used one that the guy thought was broken because of this reason. Good as new.

[@ianhall8031]

Thank you!

[@MrPancake0825]

Your hand looks incredible. Palmolive?

[@thenaje]

this was so freakin' helpful! thank you!

[@kristiansvensson172]

If anyone is struggling: Apple did not make the late 2012 model with a removable stand.

[@olivernaufal]

Mine is 2015 and i cant seem to be able to do it

[@petercarruth5154]

Re questions below. I used the tool/proceedure on Apple Monitor and Apple 4k 27" computer. If yours is like this re with the plastic credit card size release - this is the most efficient manor.

[@vn7057]

What year of yours imac ? My imac 27 2015 Late Version seems does not work

[@carlamercer7357]

Hi, I know this is a year old but I have the same iMac, 2015 late version 27 inch. I need to ship it soon and I'm trying to figure out what to do. Did you have any luck releasing the stand...everything I read says it's not possible.

[@vn7057]

@@carlamercer7357 no at last I only able to use my pillow put it in the middle of Stand as buffering
I find someone try to selling the original box from apple but it cost a lot

[@donvetusto625]

imac 21,5 pulgadas del año 2014? como se hace?

[@WolfPits]

is this the iMac 27" 5k 2017 model? I"m wondering is I can actually remove the stand for a VESA mount

[@cncfan]

Pre 2012 iMac

[@ruangcosta]

Do work In iMac 2013 27”?

[@ybmgn]

Does this work on latest iMac 27"?

[@cncfan]

No

[@agustingc]

did you find a way to remove the stand from the 2020 imac?

[@Prospertxre]

No joy

[@sicapon]

Didn't see any removal. 1:15 of my life wasted.

[@mingcao6976]

omg thats magic 牛逼

[@publicojornas1787]

Next time take your hand off the front of the camera.