Simple Laptop Stand

I always use my laptop on my lap, and it tends to get really hot. I looked online for some kind of stand, but they were all really expensive. I made my own out of a scrap of plywood and some rubber. Now the laptop sits nicely on my lap and still has airflow around it.

Step 1 Gather Materials

I used a piece of quarter inch underlayment plywood that I found in the garage. I then used a scrap of industrial grade rubber that was lying around.

Comments

[pape21]

this is a similar to what i have just made for my laptop. it kept overheating when i had it on my lap and i didnt really have anywhere to store all my things (harddrive headphones, mouse etc). i made one out of wood with a 3/4 inch deep storage area inside and put a foam base on it. if anyone wants pics , reply and ill post them

[OSSMA]

hi, im not sure if you'll get this but i am doing a business idea for my school and i was wondering if you could put an image on so i could put it on, your idea is really good, and was wondering if you could give us some tips thanks.

[lukkbox]

despite the name 'laptop' ... laptops were never designed to be used on your lap bro they have air intakes UNDERNEATH and your lap/knee/nuts are blocking the only source of cool air IN this is the cause of your overheating OP' has made a fine example of a DIY riser nice one OP!

[gizmology]

Yes, yes, let's see it!

[inertia18]

Please post some pics here. thanx

[bmciver]

The possibilty of storage sounds nice. Let me see them pictures.

[lukkbox]

i made one of these from a plastic breadboard wrapped in foil to keep microwaves off of my nuts works like a charm nice one OP

[bretthall]

I've got a thing called the lapinator (which isn't DIY..) but is basically a foam pad with a semi-hard top to keep the laptop cooler. Well designed and inexpensive, I use it often.

[momster451]

There are these squishy, cheap pillows from Walmart that you could glue to the back to make a more fitted surface for your lap.

[ll.13]

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[nospleen]

Yes, that is actually what inspired me. I just didn't need something so fancy, so I made a simple one. I guess that is Instructables at its finest!

[ianturton]

I've made a similar stand/board. I glued foam rubber to the underside and covered it in fabric to make it more comftable on my lap. I sprayed the top black so it blened in with my machine.

[radiorental]

velcro

[ranex]

is there a way to keep this attached to your laptop so u dont have 2 diffrent item lying around