How to Make a Laptop Cooling Pad
Cut the plywood or other wood to size., Drill holes., Sand off the rough edges to prevent splinters.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut the plywood or other wood to size.
Cut it slightly larger than your laptop's dimensions.
Add about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) on each side for extra space.
The wood should be around
1.25 centimeters (0.5 inches) thick.
Measure the wood after cutting.
Adjust, if necessary. , Make the holes about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) apart in a grid pattern on the board.
You should be able to fit a pencil through the holes, but not much more.
If you have serious overheating problems, drill the holes closer together.
You will also need to buy fans and plug them into each hole.
Or, you can simply disassemble something that already has a fan that you don't need. , -
Step 2: Drill holes.
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Step 3: Sand off the rough edges to prevent splinters.
Detailed Guide
Cut it slightly larger than your laptop's dimensions.
Add about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) on each side for extra space.
The wood should be around
1.25 centimeters (0.5 inches) thick.
Measure the wood after cutting.
Adjust, if necessary. , Make the holes about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) apart in a grid pattern on the board.
You should be able to fit a pencil through the holes, but not much more.
If you have serious overheating problems, drill the holes closer together.
You will also need to buy fans and plug them into each hole.
Or, you can simply disassemble something that already has a fan that you don't need. ,
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