Headless MacBook Pro 14” & 16” USB-C Screen Hinge Clamp
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This is a fixed hinge clamp designed to turn a headless MacBook Pro 14” or 16” into portable setup with a USB C display.
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- Printables
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- Mechanical Parts
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
I designed to turn a headless MacBook Pro 14” or 16” into a compact desktop setup with a USB-C portable display.
Important: the MacBook must have the screen removed, as this part clamps onto the top case. It will not work on a complete laptop.
The hinge is fixed rather than adjustable, which keeps the setup solid, simple, and wobble-free.
The angle is set for comfortable readability at a desk or similar setup.
There’s a slightly larger gap built into the screen mount to allow for small variations between generic USB-C displays.
I also use thin spacer at the back of the screen to help take up tolerance and hold it securely in place.
Print settings I used:
•PLA+
•35% infill
•0.2 mm layer height
•0.28 mm first layer
That gave me a strong enough part for regular use. PETG or a higher infill should work well too if you want extra durability.
Notes:
•Designed for MacBook Pro 14” and 16” top cases
•Intended for lightweight USB-C portable screens
•Foam thickness may need a little adjustment depending on the display
License:
Creative Commons — remixing allowed, non-commercial use only