The DIY Cheapskate Laptop Stand

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DISCLAIMER!These instructions are brought to you without warranty; by building this laptop stand, you assume all risks that may result from using cheap pieces of cardboard to cradle your priceless laptop!

The stand has held up well under constant use, but do not leave your laptop on the stand unattended!

Do not use your laptop’s keyboard or mouse when it’s on the stand!

Also, PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN and enjoy! ☺

Notes...The material used for this stand is 1/8-inch corrugated cardboard.

The stand was specifically built to raise the monitor of a 15-inch laptop by 8 inches, but feel free to make changes as you see fit.

Please note: this stand will allow a MacBook’s monitor to stand exactly vertical when fully open; adjust the angle of the stand if you would like to swing the monitor back beyond vertical.

60°

30°

8”

8.25”

2.75”

5/8”

3.25”

3.25”

0.75”

10.5”3”

1/8”

1”

0.75”

1/8”

0.5”❶

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❶ It might be a good idea to leave this piece intact!❷ This piece should be a bit larger to keep your laptop safe.❸ The size of the slits will depend on the thickness of your card- board.

The Sides! (Need 2)

8 3/8”

2.25”1/8”

center

3 3/8”

0.75”

center

*The dimensions of the two piecesare the same, the only difference isthe orientation of the center slit.

The Large Cross Pieces!

8 3/8”

1.5”1/8”

center

3 3/8”

0.5”center

*The dimensions of the two piecesare the same, the only difference isthe orientation of the center slit.

The Small Cross Pieces!

Step 1: Assemble the matching rectangular pieces into two crosses.

*The outer notches should be facing in the same direction.

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❷

Step 2: Attach the smaller cross to the bottom of the two sides.

*All edges should be flush, so adjust notches if needed.

Step 3: Attach the larger cross to the top of the two sides.

*All edges should be flush, so adjust notches if needed.

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Center your laptop on the stand and enjoy!