DIY Laptop Stand for Desk

My work set up uses a large monitor tethered to my laptop in a dual screen mode – which by the way, if you haven’t tried, you have got to!

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DIY Laptop Stand for Desk

Step 1 – Cut the Boards

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Step 2 – Attach the First Board to the Side

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Step 3 – Attach Rest of the Slat

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Step 4 – Attach the Other End-Board

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SWIPE UP FOR yhe steps

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