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    Desktop Macintosh Computers: How Much Mass (Weight) Can They Support?
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9/9/91
8/9/00
TOPIC

    I would like to know how much mass (weight) I can place on top of my Macintosh. How heavy a monitor can the cases of desktop Macintosh computers support?

DISCUSSION

    Two issues usually dictate what you put on top of the computer: stability and ergonomics. For instance a tall, heavy monitor placed on a computer with a small footprint, such as a Macintosh IIci or Macintosh LC, would be less stable than the same monitor placed on a Macintosh II. Also, if the monitor is perched too high relative to the angle of sight, the issue of ergonomics may become a factor. The best approach is to experiment with different placements of a computer and monitor.
    Macintosh Model
    Max Supportable Mass
    kg
    pounds
    Macintosh 630 Series
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Duo Dock
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Duo Dock II
    38.6
    85.0
    Macintosh Duo Dock Plus
    38.6
    85.0
    Macintosh II/IIx/IIfx
    25.0
    55.0
    Macintosh IIcx/IIci
    15.9
    35.0
    Macintosh IIsi
    15.9
    35.0
    Macintosh IIvx/IIvi
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh LC, LC II, LC III
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh LC 475
    15.9
    35.0
    Macintosh Performa 400 through 430
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Performa 450 through 476
    15.9
    35.0
    Macintosh Performa 600/600CD
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Performa 630 Series
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Performa 6100 Series
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Performa 6200/6300 Series
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Quadra 605
    15.9
    35.0
    Macintosh Quadra 610
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Quadra 650
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Quadra 660AV
    22.7
    50.0
    Macintosh Quadra 700
    15.9
    35.0
    Power Macintosh 4400
    22.7
    50.0
    Power Macintosh 6100
    22.7
    50.0
    Power Macintosh 7100
    22.7
    50.0
    Power Macintosh 7200
    31.8
    70.0
    Power Macintosh 7300
    31.8
    70.0
    Power Macintosh 7500
    31.8
    70.0
    Power Macintosh 7600
    31.8
    70.0
    Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
    31.8
    70.0

    NOTE : Tower and minitower computers--such as the Power Macintosh 9600, 8600, G3 Minitower and Performa 6400 and 6500 series computers--are not designed to support a monitor.
    Monitor Model
    Mass
    kg
    pounds
    Apple AudioVision 14 Display
    15.0
    33.0
    Apple Basic Color Monitor
    11.5
    25.3
    Apple Color Plus 14-inch Display
    11.5
    25.3
    Apple ColorSync 17-inch Display
    22.2
    49.0
    Apple ColorSync 20-inch Display
    30.6
    67.4
    Apple High Resolution Monochrome Display
    7.7
    17.0
    Apple High Resolution RGB Display
    15.4
    34.0
    Apple Multiple Scan 14 Display
    13.2
    29.0
    Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display
    14.1
    31.0
    Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display
    13.6
    30.0
    Apple Multiple Scan 17 Display
    22.7
    50.0
    Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display
    29.9
    66.0
    Apple Multiple Scan 720 Display
    17.0
    37.5
    Apple Multiple Scan 1705 Display
    20.5
    45.2
    Apple Studio Display 15" LCD (w/desktop stand)
    5.4
    12.0
    Apple Studio Display 15" LCD (w/picture-frame stand)
    3.5
    7.7
    Apple Two-Page Monochrome Monitor
    27.2
    60
    AppleVision 750 Display
    22.2
    49.0
    AppleVision 750AV Display
    27.2
    60.0
    AppleVision 850 Display
    30.6
    67.4
    AppleVision 850AV Display
    35.4
    78.0
    AppleVision 1710 Display
    22.2
    49.0
    AppleVision 1710AV Display
    27.2
    60.0
    Macintosh 12-inch Monochrome Display
    7.3
    16.0
    Macintosh 12-inch RGB Display
    10.9
    24.0
    Macintosh 16-inch Color Display
    21.3
    47.0
    Macintosh 21-inch Color Display
    36.1
    79.6
    Macintosh Color Display
    11.3
    25.0
    Macintosh Portrait Display
    15.9
    35.0
    Performa Display
    11.3
    25.0
    Performa Plus Display
    11.3
    25.0
    Studio 17 CRT
    20.8
    45.9
    Studio 21 CRT
    35
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