DIY Laptop Stand Built Using an Upcycled Coat Hanger

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Posted on January 5, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann in DIY, Media+Internet

DIY Laptop Stand

This is a quick project that can turn your laptop into an ergonomic workstation. Materials needed: 1 metal coat hanger!

This application would be perfect if you are looking to use a alternate keyboard and mouse to aid in the use of your laptop. The coat hanger is simply bent at a few key points to raise your screen to a comfortable viewing position. There is no need to buy a docking station or special monitor arm to bring your laptop to eye level.

1. Place a small bend in the middle of the lower cross section of the hanger. This will aid in keeping your computer from slipping out.

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2. Fold each corner between 30-45 degrees about three inches from the tip of the corner.

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3. Repeat for the other corner, minor fitting adjustments will be made with your computer in place.

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4. Once the laptop is placed in the holder adjust your corner bends to snuggly cradle the computer body.

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5. Voila! Now get to work.

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Via Instructables.

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11 Responses to “ DIY Laptop Stand Built Using an Upcycled Coat Hanger ”

  1. Waylon

    07. Jan, 2009

    Love it!

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  2. ASTRID

    23. Jan, 2009

    It would work perfectly if my laptop opened all the way!
    great idea, though.

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  3. Earl S. Wynn

    03. Apr, 2009

    Best use for a coathanger… EVER!

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  4. J

    29. Apr, 2009

    Great idea! But I have a question not related to the stand…I notice you’re using a Gateway M-Series. I have the same computer, do you find it overheats and shuts down a lot??? Just curious, I don’t know of anyone else who owns one, and I have that problem constantly.

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  5. sab

    29. Apr, 2009

    tried this and all it did was scratch my laptop!
    be careful !

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