Introduction: Window Stop From Old Computer
I had a dead laptop lying around, and I wanted to upcycle it into something useful in my room. My window also would not stay open, so I hacked them together, allowing my window to be propped open by a laptop.
Step 1: Obtain a Laptop
Ask your friends if they have one, break one, find one in Best Buy's dumpster, etc.
This is the single most important step.
Step 2: Jam Laptop in Window
Place the laptop between the window and window sill, and let the window put its weight onto the laptop, jamming it in place.
Step 3: Enjoy the Breeze!
Now feel the refreshing breeze blowing through your open window. Give yourself a pat on the back for upcycling a useless component as well!

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11 Comments
8 years ago
Wow, looks like mac is supporting windows
10 years ago on Introduction
That's pretty good. I once did the same thing with a washing machine.
11 years ago on Introduction
Nice sticker! I got a kate the great this year, it was amazing...
13 years ago on Introduction
it make my day if some punk came by in the middle of saw it and assumed it was a working laptop and stole it lol
13 years ago on Introduction
Was it running Windows? =)
13 years ago on Introduction
Hook up the fan too----
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Well, if the computer died from overheating, not sure that would do you much good! ;)
13 years ago on Introduction
I LOL'ed.
Nice.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
13 years ago on Introduction
Nice, cool idea, way to up-cycle. Although you can do this other ways, it's an all time low for technology lol. Btw I've seen my sister put a box fan in the window. That way the window stays open and it pulls the nice air in.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Yeah, the box fan thing is a classic. I just thought this was too funny not to.