does the installation require drilling holes all the way through the top of the desk? not sure I want screw heads showing on the desk surface.....thx
353736
No, the screws don't go all of the way through. They aren't that long, but they have no problem holding the pc up.
353737
No, you do not screw all the way thru the desk. You just screw into the bottom of the desk.
353738
Hi Scy33! No, you don't want to drill them all the way thru. Check the depth of the screw against the holding plate and the top of your desk. Put a piece of tape around your drill bit so it only drills in so far, to prevent going right thru. Hope this helps. Julie
353739
The average desk top is 1 1/4 inches thick. A one inch screw is more than sufficient to hold the weight of a modern computer.
353740
No ... My desk is roughly 3/4" or 1" wood. The screws are roughly 1/2" wood screws that are drilled upward from the bottom of my desk; they did not come up through the wood and there is no hole in the top of my desk. I want to say either 6 or 8 bottom up screws - no holes in the top.
300328
you will be able tosee what happens is the mount doesnt hang behind the desk its inward. infact if you look at it from the top down at no point does the edges, other than the part attached to the actual desk, hanging over the desk.you should be fine.
333255
No! It's just a cheap particle board, dark brown like the rest of the desk, but doesn't look very pleasing at all... Plus has holes for the cables... meant to be up against the wall.
1017654
Yes, you can add it. You will need to take the top of the desk off to install it though.
562201
i have this mounted under my desk made of high quality engineered furniture board (Jesper). the included screws are meant for installation into a wooden desk. is your metal desk hollow or completely solid? if solid, you may try self-tapping screws. if hollow, i doubt the installation will hold despite self-tapping screws.
216015
That's exactly what I did. The're are 2 holes for each. When I purchased my new hardware, I did have to drill my own holes (put washers w/ screws). Not a big deal, just extra time. The desk is more for a child. It seats a little lower than an adult desk. I still love mine, but had to find a stool 18inches or less so I can sit at it.
166390
Thank you, but what about just the desk portion (floor to desk)? I appreciate the help. :)
877676
No hole. There is a gap between where the top portion and pull out portion meet. I threw mine away though, the desk kept pulling apart at joints and the lugs pulled out of the wood.
1255904
You have to drill a small (3/8") hole through the desk to mount. This unit was well built and sturdy but does consume the entire desk.
1590445
It installs very easy. Do you have any expeareance with PC work. All you have to do with most desk tops is remove the side of the PC that gives you access to the inter workings and find a empty PCI card slot. Then make sure the new card pin configuration matches prior to attempting to install. It is also important to make sure that you do not have what is called a "Book Case PC " as this takes a special size card which is narrower than the "StandardPc". I hope this helps.
1504295
Yes - I have it arranged the opposite way. A day or so before you setup, do a full inspection of all of the pieces - it will be time consuming, but will give you time to request replacements. Two of the very large pieces on mine were cracked (one is on the top surface). It really takes away from the value of this desk, but not much you can do once in the heat of putting the monster together. It would be very difficult to take apart to replace, if you waited for them to send a replacement.
2112492
There is a plate that attaches to the underside of the desk with screws, then another piece that holds the keyboard tray fits into that. The desk I attached it to is only about an inch thick (if not a little less) and it worked fine (nothing poked through or anything!). It is made of a particle board type material. I did have to re-tighten the screws once about 3 weeks after the initial installation, but it has been very sturdy since.
1689036
Yes you have to install the cabinet and 2 drawers that go inside. Very easy to install, just follow the instructions. I'm a women and did it by myself, you can too. You can place the tower below, plenty of room underneath the desk. Glass black top is long enough to put everything on top. Hope this helps.
566845
It came with a mount but no screws. We just used wood screws to put just under the overhang. We didn't have to pre-drill anything but it did require that type of mounting. It is very lightweight so you may be able to get by with just nails.
377841
It's permanent, but you could just not install it at the end. One of the last steps to putting it together is the screw the arm in under the desk surface. If you don't want it, just don't add it.
619879
As noted by others, yes, however 4 holes will be in desktop where screws go to affix shelf to desk. In my opinion, no big thing.
236862
I wall mounted it at the very top of the wall so that I could screw into the top plate. The room that I installed it in had a cathedral ceiling and I didn't want to ceiling mount. You will need a drill as holes for the bolts should be pre-drilled to make it easier to screw in the bolts. You won't be able to do it if you don't pre-drill. A ratchet set would also be helpful.