How does the top caddy shelf attach? and can desk be used without it or does it leave holes in desk top?
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It attaches with four expanding connectors, and would leave two holes on either side of top
82390
When you're assembling it you determine the distance from the keyborad shelf to the top using pre-drilled holes. After that the desktop and keyboard shelf move as one unit when adjusting the height. Btw, I still love mine. It's sturdy, functional and beautiful.
1883690
There are pre-drilled holes for the raised platform. You could use the desk without it, but you would have holes in the desk unless you found something to cover them up.
1564711
I'm not sure if you mean the shelf on the bottom or the shelf that bridges the two desk components together. If you mean the shelf on the bottom, you certainly don't have to install that. The shelf along the top you don't have to install but you'll see the holes in the file drawer and bookshelf components.
1195365
Also can be bolted onto desk but must drill a hole if necessary.I use stand which works well.
527741
We attached this to a preformed Formica counter top and the screws went through to the top. You might want attach a smaller piece of wood depending on the thickness of your desk
548257
You have to buy the computer shelf separately. I found it's worth it though.
497311
I'm assuming you mean some desk other than what it was designed for and that you've checked your measurements. I don't see why attaching it would be an issue. It just screws in from the bottom if I remember correctly. You'll need to make sure that you have clearance underneath your existing desk to get a screw in where this one will attach.
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The holes are in the backs of the top shelfs. Any electronics in the lower shelves need to be routed up to the top shelf or you will need to drill holes of your own. Back of the unit is basically solid.
281577
Screw holes are predrilled in the shelf links. You attach top boards from underneath. There is no need to drill through top boards. I drilled a small pilot hole to facilitate starting the screws.
1576460
you don't have to attach the hutch to the desk, ours is attached and screwed together so the hutch stays on, but I don't believe you have to put the hutch on if you don't need it
932959
it is fairly assemble. just read the manual patiently. I did just myself. And if you don`t want the small top shelf installed,do`nt poke the hole. and I did not install the cd rack. I made it as a book shelf. it`s up to u how u wanna do it but it`s a very nice looking desk. good luck assembling.
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The screws aren't that long, maybe 5/8". The bracket being screwed onto the bottom of the desktop takes up some of that. Best to measure the screws and top thickness to be sure. Bigger issue may be drilling too deep into the desk top from underneath. Use tape or permanent marker to mark your drill bit where you have to stop drilling. With a thinner top, buy 6 shorter screws at the hardware store, or add a couple of small washers as spacers to use up some screw length.
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My husband installed mine and I love it. My desk top is just a little over an inch but I think you could use shorter screws if the ones that come with it are too long.
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You can omit the shelf but there is a piece of pipe along the front and back that must stay for structural support. A very nice desk
2231055
It is metal on the bottom, so it would scratch your desk moving it back and forth. I have a nice computer desk I don't want scratched. I glued felt strips to both sides of the metal base supports on the bottom. That will do the trick. This unit is nice sturdy metal and quality construction.
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I am no engineer, but I don't see how the desk could stand up without the computer cabinet unless you made some other major additions (like adding crossbars). My kids both have all-in one macs (no separate box for the CPU/hard drive), but they happily use the cabinet for all kinds of other things that normally litter the desktop... headphones, cd's, notebooks... I got them a little plastic magazine holder that works well as a divider and creates a small second shelf... so they basically use the cabinet as a little closet