The DIY Cheapskate

Laptop Stand
Brought to you by TheClosetEntrepreneur.com
DISCLAIMER!
These instructions are brought to you wi thout
warranty; by building this laptop stand, you
assume all risks that may resul t 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 laptops keyboard or mouse when
i ts 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 specically buil t to raise the moni tor
of a 15-inch laptop by 8 inches, but feel free to
make changes as you see t.
Please note: this stand will
allow a MacBooks moni tor to
stand exactly vertical when
fully open; adjust the angle of
the stand if you would like to
swing the moni tor back
beyond vertical.
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30
8
8.25
2.75
5
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8

3
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2
5

3.25
0
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7
5

1
0
.
5

1
/
8

1
0
.
7
5

1/8
0.5
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#
! It might be a good idea to
leave this piece intact!
" This piece should be a bi t
larger to keep your laptop safe.
# The size of the sli ts 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 t wo pieces
are the same, the only difference is
the orientation of the center sli t.
The Large Cross Pieces!
8 3/8
1.5
1/8
center
3 3/8
0.5
center
*The dimensions of the t wo pieces
are the same, the only difference is
the orientation of the center sli t.
The Small Cross Pieces!
Step 1: Assemble the
matching rectangular
pieces into t wo crosses.
*The outer notches
should be facing in the
same direction.
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Step 2: Attach the
smaller cross to the
bottom of the t wo
sides.
*All edges should be
ush, so adjust notches
if needed.
Step 3: Attach the
larger cross to the top
of the t wo sides.
*All edges should be
ush, so adjust notches
if needed.
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Center your laptop on the stand and enjoy!