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How to make a Cardboard Laptop Stand

Step 5Finished !

Now get your laptop, and enjoy ergonomic bliss !

I am really pleased with this laptop stand, its very strong and suits my needs perfectly.

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7 comments

Feb 19, 2011. 5:19 PMcopper tube says:

i made one for my 10 inch laptop.
i ad a mouse pad and a drawer.

Apr 6, 2011. 5:13 PMThe nerdling says:

awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 25, 2010. 11:32 AMadil8476 says:

this is great!!! even though i haven't tried it yet i think its going to be awesome thanks!!! :-)

Oct 1, 2009. 10:51 PMwildgift says:

Great instructable!

Aug 20, 2009. 8:06 AMRivertree says:

Nice - only if I make it I'll add ventilation - might even put in a fan - my hubby's laptop runs pretty hot. Hmmmm..... usb powered fan? ;D

Sep 3, 2009. 12:21 PM

=SMART= (author) says:

A fan is a good idea, could you vote for me in the contest please ?!

Sep 3, 2009. 2:04 PMRivertree says:

Well! I made my laptop stand, only I only used 3 supports. The cardboard came from a bicycle box, so it was really strong - 4 layers. For ventilation, I cut 2 holes lower down in the back - about 3.5 inch diameter circles. Heat rises, and there's a nice gap in the back/top of the stand, so it makes a real effective cooler! My hubby loves it and his laptop is cooler than ever! I'll probably make another one sometime.... Thanks!

Aug 21, 2009. 6:52 PMPCfreak says:

all you would have to do is cut up a Usb Cord Add a Cap. And few resistors and solder the red and black wires from the usb cord to the fans (one in front an one in back) heres an ible of a usb powered fan
http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet_Another_USB_Fan/

Aug 21, 2009. 12:41 PMJackOfSpades says:

This actually sounds plausible. Just cut a hole, find a USB-powering tutorial, connect the fan, place it in and you are done.

Aug 14, 2009. 9:11 AMhishealer says:

I bet you could change the angle by changing the shape of the pieces. To fit your own poor wrists and laptop, but the design seems sound. Nice one!

Sep 3, 2009. 12:22 PM

=SMART= (author) says:

The voting for the contest is open now ;)

Aug 15, 2009. 4:22 AM

=SMART= (author) says:

Yes you could, just make it as steep as you want

Aug 16, 2009. 8:22 AM2hochn says:

it might be even more stable if you would put one cardboard sheet from the left to right. That sheet should have some slots so it can interlock with the others.