How to Attach an HTPC Behind Your TV

Did you know that many of the nettop and mini computers can be attached behind your TV to clear the clutter? Read more to learn which nettops and HTPC cases supports the VESA mount bracket to attach the computer behind your VESA wall mount compatible TV.

In general, a steel mount bracket is used to attach a TV to a wall. However, this same mount bracket can be used to attach a computer to the TV to hide the computer completely in the living room. You can easily check if your current TV supports the wall mount by checking if the pre-existing screw holes are present on the rear side of the TV.

VESA mounting compatible HTPCs

Here is the list of mini desktops or nettops that includes the VESA mounting bracket to attach the computer to TV’s VESA wall mount.

Nettops:
Zotac MAG Intel Atom N330
Acer AspireRevo AR3700
ASUS Eee Box EB1501P
Shuttle XS35 Ultra Slim
ViewSonic VOT125-04
Lenovo Ideacentre Q150
eMachines ER1402-05
CompuLab fit-PC2

VESA mount HTPC cases
M350 Universal Mini-ITX Case
Evercase E0526 Mini-ITX Case
Elite 100 Mini-itx Case

Retrofit kits

What if you already have a mini desktop or nettop. Is there any way to attach a computer that does not come with a mount bracket?

Apple Mac Mini

If you have a Mac Mini (mid 2010 or newer), you can get a Maccuff Mini Vesa Mounting kit to attach Mac Mini behind your TV or if have an older Mac Mini (before mid 2010 model), you can use H-Squared MINIIMOUNT-S Mini Mount for older Mac Mini.

Universal Adapter

If you still want to mount your computer into the TV, but your model was not listed in this article, I would suggest to have a look at the Universal Fit Wall Mount for Any PC or Vertical Universal Cpu Holder. Both of them have an adjustable bracket making it suitable for the most computer cases.

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