I want to use my Imac in a cramped space

How do I remove the stand? is this possiable?
Can you do it easy?
thank you

Prior to the release of the G5 iMac with iSight model, previous models/versions of the G5 iMac were VESA compliant and you could buy an VESA mount adapter to hang it on a wall. That part according to apples website is not compatible with the G5 with iSight, so I would have to assume that it is not compatible with the new intel version of the iMac, which mimics the design of the G5 with iSight.
Since earlier versions could be hung on the wall, the stand was removable. Not sure what that says about the current versions.

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