Ergotron Neo Flex Lcd Arm Xt Silver : Dell 2405FPW
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I should be getting mine tomorrow - so I'll post pictures tomorrow afternoon (providing that it arrives 
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).ah cool. Sounds good. One thing I had asked HEADRAT was whether the movement of the arm is flexible at all. I was worried that because of the weight, it has to be stuck in one position all the time. I don;t move my screen round a lot, but i do pivot it a little so that it is a good angle to view the screen from my bed. I'm hoping the arm can handle that, although HEADRAT thinks it might not be very good for this 
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it would be good if they made one to simulate the one on the imac. i thought the movement on that screen was excellent.
Image from Apple Imac website
Image from Apple Imac website
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Baddass said:ah cool. Sounds good. One thing I had asked HEADRAT was whether the movement of the arm is flexible at all. I was worried that because of the weight, it has to be stuck in one position all the time. I don;t move my screen round a lot, but i do pivot it a little so that it is a good angle to view the screen from my bed. I'm hoping the arm can handle that, although HEADRAT thinks it might not be very good for this
Basically, keep the hex key on standby. It is flexible BUT if you move the joint that connects the TFT to the back of the screen too often THEN the monitor IS likely to freely move (downwards towards gravity). This is probably further enhanced by the fact the the Dell is one of the slightly heavier TFT alternatives.
So if you move the monitor often, every so often tighten the hex joints.
danderson said:
thanks danderson. So it can be moved a bit without it becoming too flimsy? i normally have it faced striaght, but when i watch movies etc on it i would need to tilt the screen down a bit, and pivot it to the left since my bed is not directly in front of the desk. which link becomes flimsy mosty from this pic:
(sorry, the number 2 didnt show very well!
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Simon, your in-depth investigation about this LCD arm is astonishing ... to say at least 
Now, my problem is simple. Take a look:
http://82.108.12.84:10973/IMG_TMP01.jpg
This is the back of my desk, and of course you may notice that frikin' desk backplate I guess, no LCD arm for me ? because I can't attach it anywhere as the top of the disk is connected with that stupid back plate.
Now, my problem is simple. Take a look:
http://82.108.12.84:10973/IMG_TMP01.jpg
This is the back of my desk, and of course you may notice that frikin' desk backplate
I guess, no LCD arm for me ? because I can't attach it anywhere as the top of the disk is connected with that stupid back plate.Yes it can be moved without becoming too flimsy...but with a Dell 2405, the amount of times it can be moved in any one time without being tightened with the hex key will be reduced due to the weight of the Dell (I'm 95% sure of this). I use one of my monitors as a TV too and like you, I also direct it towards my bed, etc. It is Number 1 that will become loose (with frequent movement). I have two monitor arms and they both become loose if I move either too much so I don't reckon it's a faulty arm. It's just the way it is unfortunately
Number 1 is like a ball joint with a fluid range of movement...if moved too often then it'll become loose.
Just so you know, number 2 is actually a locking mechanism. It adjusts the height. What you have to do is to support the monitor at the base of the TFT with one hand while you press the big silver circular button in number 2 with the other hand. Pressing the button will release the lock and you can position the height accordingly. Depress the button and the arm will lock at your chosen height.
Ahh I have an analogy for you - when you buy a bed or a chair that you have to assemble, in the instructions it sometimes says "tighten the screws every so often". This is obviously due to the movements inflicted on the joints over time. Same applies to the arm and the frequency you move the screen.
Don't get me wrong, it is a very solid arm - cold to the touch, and you can move the monitor, but I would suggest that if you are likely to move it often then have the hex at arms reach - it only takes a moment to tighten
Number 1 is like a ball joint with a fluid range of movement...if moved too often then it'll become loose.
Just so you know, number 2 is actually a locking mechanism. It adjusts the height. What you have to do is to support the monitor at the base of the TFT with one hand while you press the big silver circular button in number 2 with the other hand. Pressing the button will release the lock and you can position the height accordingly. Depress the button and the arm will lock at your chosen height.
Ahh I have an analogy for you - when you buy a bed or a chair that you have to assemble, in the instructions it sometimes says "tighten the screws every so often". This is obviously due to the movements inflicted on the joints over time. Same applies to the arm and the frequency you move the screen.
Don't get me wrong, it is a very solid arm - cold to the touch, and you can move the monitor, but I would suggest that if you are likely to move it often then have the hex at arms reach - it only takes a moment to tighten
igors said:Simon, your in-depth investigation about this LCD arm is astonishing ... to say at least
Now, my problem is simple. Take a look:
http://82.108.12.84:10973/IMG_TMP01.jpg
This is the back of my desk, and of course you may notice that frikin' desk backplate
As it stands, this arm is not for you.
However, there is hope. Smash off the backplate and order the arm
Don't do this to me, pleeeeasedanderson said:However, there is hope. Smash off the backplate and order the arm
Slight change in my mood tomorrow may actually bring that hammer, from my tool kit, closer to me ... and "operation" will start. No questions asked 
Anyhow, I will investigate tomorrow if this back plate is maybe "detachable". Too tired now. Have a peaceful night, everybody
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Cor, I've been thinking about getting a new stand/arm for my 2405 for a while. Bought!
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/Mine just arrived
igors said:Don't do this to me, pleeeease
Have a peaceful night, everybody
order arm
detach backplate
cut suitable hole
replace backplate
attach arm
sorted
go on igors, hack the desk up!
danderson, thanks for the help again. So if it is joint 1 which becomes loose, then that doesnt mean the screen will risk falling and hitting the desk does it? that just allows it to pivot right to left and tile up and down yeah?
danderson, thanks for the help again. So if it is joint 1 which becomes loose, then that doesnt mean the screen will risk falling and hitting the desk does it? that just allows it to pivot right to left and tile up and down yeah?
Robert said:/Mine just arrived
I expect pics
informational threads like this one need plenty of before/after information.I do stress though that I feel these arms are only "just" suitable for the 2405FPW, their weight and thickness means that the knuckle joints can only just cope.
Baddass said:go on igors, hack the desk up!
WAIT!! I think you could just drill a hole in the desk, I'm pretty sure the arm comes with the mountings for this, I can scan the instructions when I get in, some desks come with a hole "pre-drilled" for this kind of thing.
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Yo, you are my manHEADRAT said:
I have the tools & means to cut the hole, no problem there. However, I would patiently wait for your advice ... cause' I don't want the damage on my desk. If I damage something, I would have to buy the new desk and my dear wife will either ban the emotional "pleasures" for the next few months or simply kill me ... actually not sure what's worst, you see Baddass said:go on igors, hack the desk up!
danderson, thanks for the help again. So if it is joint 1 which becomes loose, then that doesnt mean the screen will risk falling and hitting the desk does it? that just allows it to pivot right to left and tile up and down yeah?
No probs Baddass, you've been there to help me before so it's the least I could do. Yes, you're right, it won't (or shouldn't) hit the desk as it is joint 2 that deals with the height.