Free laptop superbad protective case

This idea was born when I got my new Acer aspire one and wanted functional case that I could just toss in any bag and not worry about it getting an owie. It should theoretically work for other laptops as well as long as they come in similar packaging.

Step 1 Gather materials

The packaging that your new toy or workstation came in was designed to protect it during shipping across the ocean. Wouldn't it then be suitable for trips to the park or coffee shop? You will need some tape, but the other things you will need for this instructable come free with your acer aspire one (or other laptop):

1. The box that the laptop came in or scrap cardboard like I used
2. The cavity that the laptop (will be abbreviated LC from this point because I fear the dentist) was in inside the box
3. Some good tape

Optional

4. A bad bicycle tube (mine had a hole near the stem that I couldn't patch)

Comments

[stephenniall]

Cool im gonna make on like this in a bit

[buhao]

Glad you like it. I have been using my two for six months and no problems so far. I will just throw it in a back pack and then put loads of other things in with it and it always comes out without a scratch.

[Solifluktion]

Great Instructable. I'm gonna use it to make a case for my AAO tomorrow. I like the fact, that it's 100% free, because I have everything I need for it right here at home.

[Solifluktion]

Alright, now I've made a case myself. It's kinda bulky, but it'll serve its cause as long as I haven't bought a "real" case.