[Yajiuma Mini Review]Try an attachment that allows you to attach a mini PC, dock, and USB charger to the back of the desk top – PC Watch

If you want to hide the wires around your desk and keep it tidy, it’s difficult to do that if your PC, docking station, USB hub, and charger are left on the desk. If possible, it’s best to hide the cables themselves, such as under a desk, so that the cables themselves are out of sight.

However, even if you try to hide it under the desk, installing it on the back of the table top itself is quite difficult unless the product originally has a gimmick for fixing it. Even if it is installed, it often shakes and makes it difficult to connect and disconnect cables.

What we’re introducing today is an attachment that allows you to secure devices such as mini PCs and docking stations to the back of your desk top. By using this, even products that do not have fixing functions such as screw holes or hook holes can be securely fixed to the back of the desk top and hidden from view.

This product, sold by Hakko Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd., was originally used to secure switching hubs, etc., and is available in two different thickness models: large and small. This time, I actually tried the “small” size (model number: CEF-1U, compatible with devices with a height of 27 to 55 mm).

Thickness can be freely adjusted to suit the device

It may seem like it would be possible to fix devices to the back of a desk by combining commercially available metal fittings available at home improvement stores, but in reality it is almost impossible without a certain level of craftsmanship. It is possible to fix it using materials that are easy to work with, such as wood, but if it is fixed so firmly that it cannot be removed even temporarily, it will be difficult to maintain.

This product has a height-adjustable function that allows you to firmly secure the four corners of mini PCs, docking stations, USB hubs, chargers, etc. without wobbling. It is also highly maintainable, as you can easily remove the device temporarily by loosening the screws on the side. In addition, the front of the main unit is wide open, so it is difficult to insert or remove cables, and the maximum load capacity is 6 kg, which is sufficient.

The parts consist of 4 telescoping columns made by combining 2 metal fittings, and 8 screws. When using it, decide on the placement according to the four corners of the device and screw it to the back of the desk. After that, adjust the thickness and set up the equipment to complete the process. Silicone is also pasted on the inside of the support to prevent damage to the equipment, so you don’t have to worry about it.

Ideal for installing mini PCs.Easy to connect and disconnect cables

This time I actually installed two products. The first one is a mini PC (MINISFORUM “UM790 Pro”), and the actual thickness of the main body is 53 mm, which is just within the range supported by this product.

I actually tried installing it, but fortunately it was just on the edge of its thickness, so I was able to install it with just the right fit, as if it were a special product. Once installed, you can remove the device by loosening the screws by hand, so you can easily replace internal parts.

In addition, you can easily access the power button and USB Type-C port on the front, the power jack, HDMI port, wired LAN port, USB port, etc. on the back, and the four legs on the back of the main unit can be connected to the top plate. Since there is a gap between them, there is no problem of blocking the airflow from the back side to the side exhaust port.

Since we did not conduct long-term trials this time, we have not been able to verify whether or not there will be any problem with heat dissipation if the main unit is installed upside down, but if you do some processing such as reattaching the rubber feet, Since it can also be installed with a , there seems to be no problem with the installation, including when installing a mini PC other than this product.

Also compatible with electric lift desks

I tried the combination of the two products as described above, and the usability was excellent. If you can hide these things behind the desk top, you won’t be able to see them, including the cables, which will give you a cleaner look, and you’ll also have the advantage of being able to connect and disconnect cables with one hand because the devices are securely fixed. be. It seems to be particularly compatible with desks that can be moved up and down.

This time I bought it at Aisan Electric in Akihabara, and the price was just over 2,000 yen including tax, which is very reasonable compared to the 10,000 yen or 20,000 yen that rack mount components for network equipment cost. is. The only thing you want to do is choose one of the two sizes so you don’t make a mistake.

The only thing to be careful about is that if you install it under your desk where it hits your knees, you may get your pants caught on it. The tip of the support post is not particularly sharp, but if the attached device is thin and there is extra support, it is easy for cloth to get caught. It seems better to be cautious around this point.

If you install a thin product, there will be a lot of extra space at the end of the support.Be careful not to catch clothing such as pants.

In addition, when securing screws to the desk top, you should also check the necessary margins.