Remove the Imac Stand

Hello to everebody!!
I need to travel with my Imac 21", so I need to remove the stand.
I know that is possible
I saw few videos at youtube, then i intent to do the same but it isnt work
Is anybody there expert in these topic that can help me, step by step?
Is clearly that i m doing something wrong.
Please, I Need an Urgent help, because im going to leave my country on Monday June, 2 about 2 PM
Thank you so much

You cannot remove the stand on the newer Macs - so the important question is:
which year/model identifier is your Mac?
Here is some info:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21007351#21007351

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