Attaching iSight to iMac

[Balin64]

Hi There:

I am really close to getting an iSight but i do NOT want to stick on to the back of my FP iMac!:mad:

Has anyone had success mounting it on the iMac using the laptop mount? Is this possible? Many thanks in advance!:p

[noverflow]

it is possible, but you need a piece of cardboard or something to make the lip thick enough for the laptop connector to hold on to.

[Balin64]

So, it is possible with a little ingenuity. Good! Maybe I can use cut-to-shape plexi glass pieces and attach them to the iSight holder. I just hate the idea of smearing epoxy (or whatever the adhesive is) to the back of my iMac). Thanks Again.:)

[noverflow]

The adhesive is not permeant... it is a very strong gel that never leaves a mess behind... but is a huge pain to remove

[rainman::|:|]

do keep in mind that the adhesive is provided because of the risk of the camera falling off and breaking-- so by using a jimmy-rigged laptop mount, it's in danger of doing just that. if it were me, and i'm a nazi about stuff stuck to Macs, i'd just glue it... as was said, the glue is non-permanant, so if you ever decide to take it off, you're OK.

pnw

[noverflow]

Originally posted by noverflow
The adhesive is not permeant... it is a very strong gel that never leaves a mess behind... but is a huge pain to remove



i should not say gel... it is a rubberish plastic... like the stuff they use to put inserts in magazines

[szark]

Could also try these:

SightClips (http://www.macmice.com/sightclips.html)

[Balin64]

I will probably go with the clips mentioned... although I trust you guys that the adhesive is removable without mess, I still prefer the clear plastic solution methinks... :)