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 60°
swing the monitor back
beyond vertical.
30°
 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.
10 ❸ The size of the slits will depend
.5” on the thickness of your card-
3” board.

1/8 3.2
” 5”
❸
8” 0.7 0.7
5”
5/8 5”
”
The Sides! (Need 2) ❷

1/8” 2.75”
1” 3.25”
0.5”
❶

8.25”
*The dimensions of the t wo pieces
are the same, the only difference is
the orientation of the center slit.

The Large Cross Pieces!

center

3 3/8”
center 2.25”
1/8” 0.75”

8 3/8”
*The dimensions of the t wo pieces
are the same, the only difference is
the orientation of the center slit.

The Small Cross Pieces!

center

3 3/8”
center 1.5”
1/8” 0.5”

8 3/8”
Step 1: Assemble the
matching rectangular
pieces into t wo crosses.

*The outer notches

should be facing in the
same direction.
 ❶

❷
Step 2: Attach the
smaller cross to the
bottom of the t wo
sides.

*All edges should be

flush, so adjust notches
if needed.
 ❶

❷
Step 3: Attach the
larger cross to the top
of the t wo sides.

*All edges should be

flush, so adjust notches
if needed.
Center your laptop on the stand and enjoy!