DIY Laptop Stand Built Using an Upcycled Coat Hanger

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!

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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.

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

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

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

5. Voila! Now get to work.

Via Instructables.

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

Waylon

07. Jan, 2009

Love it!

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ASTRID

23. Jan, 2009

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

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Earl S. Wynn

03. Apr, 2009

Best use for a coathanger… EVER!

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- Haywood Jablome
  
  24. Aug, 2009
  
  Second to abortion!
  
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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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- Matt Embrey
  
  29. Apr, 2009
  
  Sorry J, but that’s not our computer. We got those pics from Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Ergonomic_Laptop_Stand_Made_From_a_Coat_Hanger/
  
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sab

29. Apr, 2009

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

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` 0.0.

06. Jul, 2009

My MacBook is a bit too heavy to be held by the hanger at the correct angle, but it’s a great idea for the right computer! The plural sites has no apostrophe, by the way, apostrophes are for contractions (it is– it’s) or possessives (the punctuation of this site is incorrect– this site’s punctuation is incorrect). You wrote “Site’s linking to this post:” That ought to be a plural, so apostrophe, ever, with a plural. Yes, it does too matter.

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Buy Laptop

04. Aug, 2009

This is a very creative way to get a laptop stand so that you save your budget a lot after you spend your money to buy-laptop. And I think with more creativity touch, you can also make a more beautiful one which you can sell too:-) Great post! I love the creativity in it!

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DON PHILIPS

04. Aug, 2009

sometimes the easiest ideas work best lol

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Felix Nagel

25. Oct, 2009

Nice idea but does not work for me. The metal is too weak.

Ive got a 14″ Dell Vostro.

Perhaps it could be working for netbooks.

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Gateway Laptop

01. Nov, 2009

I will sing your praises from the hills. What a truly great site you have here. Thank you for all the information - DIY Laptop Stand Built Using an Upcycled Coat Hanger @greenUPGRADER - which is exactly what I was looking for. Jill Rambers

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bert

18. Nov, 2009

http://www.cheapnewlaptopsforsale.com

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