Simple Laptop Stand

 by nospleen
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.
 
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pape21 says: Dec 4, 2007. 11:54 AM
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 in reply to pape21Oct 17, 2011. 10:28 AM
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 in reply to pape21Mar 12, 2009. 5:36 PM
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 in reply to pape21Feb 21, 2008. 6:54 PM
Yes, yes, let's see it!
inertia18 in reply to pape21Feb 18, 2008. 10:22 PM
Please post some pics here. thanx
bmciver in reply to pape21Feb 18, 2008. 8:49 AM
The possibilty of storage sounds nice. Let me see them pictures.
lukkbox says: Mar 12, 2009. 5:38 PM
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 says: Sep 14, 2007. 12:26 AM
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 says: May 10, 2006. 3:21 PM
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 says: May 3, 2006. 9:56 AM
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nospleen (author) in reply to ll.13May 3, 2006. 9:55 PM
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 says: May 2, 2006. 12:14 PM
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 says: May 2, 2006. 11:38 AM
velcro
ranex says: May 2, 2006. 10:43 AM
is there a way to keep this attached to your laptop so u dont have 2 diffrent item lying around
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