A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT - Laptop Desk Stand StarTech.com - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Laptop Desk Mount
Brand	StarTech.com
Model	A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT
Compatibility	Laptops up to 17 inches
Weight Capacity	5 kg (11 lbs)
Material	Steel and Aluminum
Desk Clamp Thickness	Up to 50 mm (2 inches)
VESA Compatible	No (designed for laptop base)
Adjustability	Height, tilt, and swivel
Height Range	10 to 30 cm (4 to 12 inches)
Tilt Range	-5° to +20°
Swivel Range	180° left/right
Dimensions (Arm)	20 x 20 x 30 cm (8 x 8 x 12 inches)
Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Power Requirement	None (passive mount)
Mounting Method	Clamp or grommet (included)
Maintenance	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth
Safety Features	Anti-slip pad, secure clamp
Spare Parts Available	Contact StarTech.com support
Warranty	2 years limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT StarTech.com

What is the maximum laptop size that the A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT can hold?

The mount is compatible with laptops up to 17 inches in screen size.

How do I install the laptop desk mount?

Install by clamping the base to your desk edge (up to 50 mm thick) or using the grommet mount. Then attach the laptop tray and adjust to your preferred angle.

Can I adjust the height and angle of the mount?

Yes, the arm offers height adjustment (10-30 cm), tilt (-5° to +20°), and swivel (180°).

Is the mount stable enough for heavy laptops?

The mount supports up to 5 kg (11 lbs), suitable for most laptops. Ensure the clamp is tightened securely.

Does this mount require any tools for assembly?

Basic assembly is tool-free; however, a screwdriver may be needed for the clamp adjustment. All necessary hardware is included.

Can I use this mount with a VESA-mounted monitor?

No, this mount is designed specifically for laptop bases and does not include VESA compatibility.

How do I clean and maintain the mount?

Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or liquids. Periodically check and tighten screws to ensure stability.

What is the warranty period for the A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT?

StarTech.com offers a 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Can the mount be attached to a glass desk?

We do not recommend attaching to glass desks due to risk of breakage. Use on sturdy desks with a solid surface.

Where can I find replacement parts or additional accessories?

Contact StarTech.com support or visit their website for spare parts and compatible accessories.

USER MANUAL A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT StarTech.com

Articulating Monitor Arm and Laptop Holder

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User Manual

SKU: A2-LAPTOP-DESK-MOUNT

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PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.

Safety Statements

Safety Measures

- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.

Mesures de sécurité

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Warning Statements

• Assemble this product according to the instructions.
• Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood before assembling and/or using this product.
• Do not exceed the weight capacity of this product. Overloading this product might result in injury or property damage.
  • Weight capacity of the monitor mount: 8 kg (17.6 lb.)
• Weight capacity of the laptop mount: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb.)
• Do not allow children to climb on this product, or use this product without proper supervision.
• This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be used outdoors.
• Do not over-tighten the screws. If any resistance is encountered, stop tightening.
• Assembling this product is a two-person task. Do not attempt to assemble this product and install equipment without assistance.
• Before adding equipment to this product, ensure the product has been properly assembled, and that the product can support the weight of the added equipment.
• Make sure all of the equipment has been properly secured before adjusting this product.
• Pinch hazard! Keep your fingers clear from moving components.

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Table of Contents

Compliance Statements......i

Safety Statements....ii

Warning Statements......iii

Product Diagram ....1

Front View....1

Product Dimensions ....2

Front View 2

Product Information 2

Requirements 2

Package Contents .... 3

Installation 5

Mounting Option #1 - Desk Mount 5

Attach the Pole Cap (H) to the Pole (G) 5

Attach the Pole (G) to the Mounting Surface....5

Mounting Option #2 - Grommet Mount....7

Assemble the Grommet Mount 7

Attach the Arms (B) to the Pole Assembly 8

Mount the Display 9

Attach the VESA Mount (A) to a Monitor 9

Attach the Monitor Mount Assembly to the Arm (B) 13

Attach the Laptop Tray (C) to the Pole Assembly 14

Attach the Laptop Arms 14

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Attach the VESA Mount (A) to the Laptop Tray (C)....15

Attach the Laptop Mount Assembly to the Arm (B) 15

Mount the Laptop....16

Cable Management....17

Adjustment Tool Storage....17

Operation 18

Adjust the Tilt Angle of the Laptop/Monitor....18

Adjust the Swivel Angle of the Laptop/Monitor....19

Rotate the Monitor 19

Warranty Information....20

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Product Diagram

Front View

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Product Dimensions

Front View

Product Information

Requirements

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• Phillips Head Screwdriver

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Package Contents

Note: The following images are not to scale.

VESA Mounts (A)Qty: 2	Arms (B)Qty: 2	Laptop Tray (C)Qty: 1	Laptop Arm Clips (D)Qty: 2
Laptop Arm Pads (E)Qty: 2	Desk Clamp (F)Qty: 1	Pole (G)Qty: 1	Pole Cap (H)Qty: 1
Cable Management Clip (I)Qty: 1	Grommet Base Plate (J)Qty: 1	Grommet Clamp Plate (K)Qty: 1	Laptop Tray Mounting Screws (L)Qty: 4
VESA Mount Knobs (M)Qty: 2	Rubber Pads (N)Qty: 5	Pole Mounting Screws (O)Qty: 3	4 mm Hex Key (P)Qty: 1
6 mm Hex Key (Q)Qty: 1	M4 x 12 mmScrews (M-A)Qty: 8	M4 x 16 mmScrews (M-B)Qty: 8	M5 x 12 mmScrews (M-C)Qty: 8
M5 x 16 mmScrews (M-D)Qty: 8	Washers (M-E)Qty: 8	Spacers (M-F)Qty: 8	User ManualQty: 1

Installation

Note: Do not overtighten any of the screws.

Pinch hazards! Keep hands away from any pinch points created by the mechanical components when moving the arm assembly. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury.

Mounting Option #1 - Desk Mount

Attach the Pole Cap (H) to the Pole (G)

Figure 1

- Insert the Pole Cap (H) into the end of the Pole (G) that does not feature any screw holes.

(Figure 1)

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Attach the Pole (G) to the Mounting Surface

Figure 2

1. Align the holes in the Desk Clamp (F) with the holes in one end of the Pole (G). (Figure 2)

2. Insert three Pole Mounting Screws (O) through the holes, located in the top of the Desk Clamp (F), and into the Pole (G) and tighten, using the 4 mm Hex Key (P), to complete the Desk Pole Assembly.

3. Loosen the Hand Screw, located on the Desk Pole Assembly, until the Desk Clamp is wider than the thickness of the Mounting Surface (e.g. Desk or Table).

4. Slide the Desk Pole Assembly Clamp onto the Mounting Surface.

5. Tighten the Hand Screw, located on the Desk Pole Assembly, by hand, until hand-tight.

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Mounting Option #2 - Grommet Mount

Assemble the Grommet Mount

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1. Remove the two Screws, located on the back of the Desk Clamp (F), using the 4 mm Hex Key (P).
2. Remove the Screw that fastens Pressure Plate to the Hand Screw. (Figure 3)
3. Remove the Pressure Plate and Washer, and remove the Hand Screw from the Desk Clamp (F).
4. Slide the Grommet Clamp Plate (K) over the end of the Hand Screw, completing the Grommet Hand Screw.
5. Affix the Rubber Pads (N)(x5) to the side of the Grommet Base Plate (J) that does not feature the Peg.

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1. Insert the Peg, located on the Grommet Base Plate (J), into the non-threaded hole, located in the base of the Pole (G) and push to attach the two pieces, completing the Grommet Pole Assembly.
2. Align the Grommet Pole Assembly over the Grommet Hole.
3. Insert the Grommet Hand Screw through the bottom of the Grommet Hole and into the Grommet Pole Assembly and tighten, by hand, until hand tight.

Attach the Arms (B) to the Pole Assembly

Figure 4

1. Slide one Arm (B) onto the Pole Assembly, ensuring the hole in the VESA Mount Attachment Point is oriented towards the top. (Figure 4)

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1. Slide the Cable Management Clip (I) onto the Pole Assembly.
2. Slide the second Arm (B) onto the Pole Assembly, ensuring the hole in the VESA Mount Attachment Point is oriented towards the top.
3. Adjust the height of the Arms (B) to the desired mounting heights for the Laptop and Display and tighten the Tension Adjustment Screws, using the 6 mm Hex Key (Q).

Mount the Display

Attach the VESA Mount (A) to a Monitor Non-Recessed Monitor VESA Holes

Figure 5

1. Place the Monitor screen side down on a flat, clean surface.
2. Remove any Screws or Place Holders from the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor. (Figure 5)

Note: Be careful not to remove any of the Screws holding the Monitor's Casing together.

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1. Align the Screw Holes, located on the VESA Mount (A), with the VESA Mounting Holes, located on the back of the Monitor. The VESA Mount can support a 75 x 75 or 100 x 100 mounting pattern.

Note When attached, the VESA Attachment Tab, located on the VESA Mount (A), should be positioned toward the top of the VESA Mount (A).

1. Select the appropriate hardware for mounting the VESA Mount to the back of the Monitor (M4 x 12 mm Screws (M-A), M4 x 16 mm Screws (M-B), M5 x 12 mm Screws (M-C), M4 x 16 mm Screws (M-D), or customer sourced screws).
2. Thread one Washer (M-E) over each appropriately sized Screw to complete the Screw Assembly.
3. Insert the four Screw Assemblies through the Screw Holes on the VESA Mount (A), and into the VESA Mounting Holes, located on the back of the Monitor, and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, to complete the Monitor Mount Assembly.

Note: Do not over-tighten the Screws. If you encounter resistance while you're tightening the Screws, stop tightening. Failure to do so could result in damage to the Monitor.

Recessed Monitor VESA Holes

Figure 6

1. Place the Monitor screen side down on a flat, clean surface.
2. Remove any Screws or Place Holders from the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor. (Figure 6)

Note: Be careful not to remove any of the Screws holding the Monitor's Casing together.

1. Align the Spacers (M-F) with the VESA Mounting Holes, located on the back of the Monitor.
2. Align the Screw Holes, located on the VESA Mount (A), with the Spacers (M-F) / VESA Mounting Holes, located on the back of the Monitor. The VESA Mount can support a 75 x 75 or 100 x 100 mounting pattern.

Note When attached, the VESA Attachment Tab, located on the VESA Mount (A), should be positioned toward the top of the VESA Mount (A).

1. Select the appropriate hardware for mounting the VESA Mount to the back of the Monitor (M4 x 12 mm Screws (M-A), M4 x 16 mm Screws (M-B), M5 x 12 mm Screws (M-C), M4 x 16 mm Screws (M-D), or customer sourced screws).
2. Thread one Washer (M-E) over each appropriately sized Screw to complete the Screw Assembly.
3. Insert the four Screw Assemblies through the Screw Holes on the VESA Mount (A), the Spacers (M-F), and into the VESA Mounting Holes, located on the back of the Monitor, and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, to complete the Monitor Mount Assembly.

Note: Do not over-tighten the Screws. If you encounter resistance while you're tightening the Screws, stop tightening. Failure to do so could result in damage to the Monitor.

Attach the Monitor Mount Assembly to the Arm (B)

Figure 7

Figure 8

Note: It is recommended that two people mount the Monitor.

1. Tighten the Tilt Tension Adjustment Screw, located on the side of the VESA Mount Attachment Point, using the 6 mm Hex Key (Q), to prevent unwanted forward tilting of the Monitor.
2. Align the hole in the VESA Attachment Tab, located on the VESA Mount (A), with the hole in the VESA Mount Attachment Point, located on the Arm (B). (Figure 7)
3. Insert one VESA Mount Knob (M) through the hole in the VESA Attachment Tab and into the VESA Mount Attachment Point and tighten, by hand, until hand tight. (Figure 8)

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Attach the Laptop Tray (C) to the Pole Assembly Attach the Laptop Arms

Figure 9

1. Unfold the Laptop Holder Tabs, located at the bottom-front of the Laptop Tray (C). (Figure 9)

2. Position the Laptop Arm Clips (D) under the right and left-hand sides of the Laptop Tray (C).

3. Align the Small Tabs, located on one of the Laptop Arm Pads (E), with the Rectangular Slots, located on the Laptop Arm Clip (D) and the Laptop Tray (C), and gently push the Laptop Arm Pad (E) into the Rectangular Slots.

4. Repeat step 4 to install the second Laptop Arm Clip (D).

5. Adjust the position of the Laptop Arm Clips (D) to ensure the Laptop Arm Clips (D) will not impede access to any of the Laptop's Side Ports. To verify clear access, temporarily place the Laptop atop the Laptop Tray (C) and make adjustments to the Laptop Arm Clips (D) as necessary. Remove the Laptop before proceeding to the next step.

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Attach the VESA Mount (A) to the Laptop Tray (C)

Figure 10

1. Align the four holes, located at the top-back of the Laptop Tray (C), with the top four holes, located on the VESA Mount (A). (Figure 10)
2. Insert four Laptop Tray Mounting Screws (L) through the holes, located in the VESA Mount (A) and into the Laptop Tray (C), and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, to complete the Laptop Mount Assembly.

Attach the Laptop Mount Assembly to the Arm (B)

Figure 11

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1. Align the hole in the VESA Attachment Tab, located on the Laptop Mount Assembly, with the hole in the VESA Mount Attachment Point, located on the Arm (B). (Figure 11)
2. Insert one VESA Mount Knob (M) through the hole in the Laptop Mount Assembly and into the VESA Mount Attachment Point and tighten by hand, until hand tight.

Mount the Laptop

Warning! Ensure the Laptop Mount Assembly has been adjusted to a horizontal position before mounting a Laptop.

1. Unlock the Laptop Arm Clip Lock Tabs, located on the back of the Laptop Mount Assembly, and fully extend the Laptop Arm Clips (D). (Figure 12)
2. Place a Laptop atop the Laptop Mount Assembly and collapse the Laptop Arm Clips inwards, until they are flush with the sides of the Laptop.
3. Lock the Laptop Arm Clip Lock Tabs.

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Cable Management

Cable Management Clip (I)

Figure 13

- Route the Laptop/Monitor Cables through the Integrated Cable Management Clips, located on the Arms (B), and the Cable Management Clip (I), located on the Pole (G), and to their respective Power/Video Sources.(Figure 13)

Adjustment Tool Storage

Figure 14

- Slide the 4 mm Hex Key (P) and the 6 mm Hex Key (Q) into the Tool Slots, located on the Cable Management Clip (I). (Figure 14)

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Operation

Figure 15

Figure 16

Adjust the Tilt Angle of the Laptop/Monitor

- Loosen the Tilt Tension Adjustment Screw, located on the side of the VESA Mount Attachment Point, by 1/4 turns until adequately loose, make the desired adjustments to the tilt angle, and tighten the Tilt Adjustment Screw, using the 6 mm Hex Key (Q). (Figure 15)

Note: Hold the Monitor while adjusting the tilt angle.

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Adjust the Swivel Angle of the Laptop/Monitor

VESA Mount Attachment Point

Note: Hold the Monitor while adjusting the swivel angle.

- Loosen the Swivel Tension Adjustment Screw, located on the top of the VESA Mount Attachment Point, by 1/4 turns until adequately loose, make the desired adjustments to the swivel angle, and tighten the Swivel Adjustment Screw, using the 6 mm Hex Key (Q).

Articulation Point on the Arms (B)

Note: Remove the Laptop and hold the Laptop Mount Assembly and/or Monitor while adjusting the swivel angle.

- Adjust the swivel angle of the Laptop Mount Assembly or the Monitor Mount Assembly by hand. No tools are required to complete this adjustment.

Rotate the Monitor

- Rotate the Monitor by hand. No tools are required to complete this adjustment.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a five-year warranty.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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