Intel NUC - Underdesk VESA bracket lock

The latest Intel NUC (Intel® NUC 8 Enthusiast NUC8i7HVKVA) is so small that it can be attached under your desk to save space and for a clever look! The NUC even comes with a VESA mounting plate, but I found that this was meant for vertical uses, not necessarily horizontal, inverted uses. When I installed it, I found that the NUC could slide out and fall onto the ground. So I set about designing a bracket and clip mechanism to lock it in place!

After 6 revisions, I settled on a design that fit, functioned as designed, and didn't break. Huzzah!

If you use this design, please give me feedback and post pictures. I'd love to learn if/how it's useful to others.


Intel NUC model used:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000029565/mini-pcs/intel-nuc-mini-pcs.html


v2 - Now includes a bracket for the power supply as well. Once installed, not tools needed to unlock. Unlocks by unplugging the power cable.

Video of NUC bracket & power supply bracket
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