Dell G2422HS VESA Quick Lock Mount

Quick connect / lock mechanisms are a blessing, if you travel a lot with your gaming setup (LAN parties). 

This adapter plate allows to quickly swap between the original foot and a VESA mount so you don't need to unscrew the monitor every time you travel.

There is a reason why the quick lock mechanism comes with a metal plate on the original foot. I tried to find a solution made of PETG or ASA that snaps into place but the direction of load is not optimal. You can see there is a lot of load on the small flaps on the top side with very little support. 

For me, this setup works great. I can also rotate the monitor and reposition it, but you may not jerk and twist it permanently. For mostly stationary usage this should be fine. Layer adhesion is the key to success of this project. Tolerances are tight so you might need to load the STEP-file into your CAD and push and pull some of the walls and holes.

Neither is this an easy print, nor an optimal solution, but for now and for me it works just fine.

You need 4x M4 nuts and you will use the original M4 screws that come with the monitor.

Print instructions

• layer height: 0.2 mm is optimal
• perimeters: at least 6 perimeters should be used on the top flaps
  • this increases the strength of the flaps and contact surface of the layers
  • you can print the hole part with 6-8 perimeters
• material: PETG or ASA
  • potentially layer adhesion problems with ASA, better impact strength (I chose ASA)
  • potentially breaking violently with PETG, but better layer adhesion
• temperature: print with very high temperature settings (270°C+ for ASA at the top section) for better layer adhesion
• use supports for the top flaps (organic, 0.1mm interface)
• use supports for the bridging on the bottom lids if neccessary (I reccomend, as this is a tight fit on the monitor side)
• infill: 10% gyroid