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How to assemble IKEA LACK TV Unit

Step-by-step IKEA LACK TV Unit assembly: 12 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2248458-3).

  • 12 illustrated steps
  • 10 steps in the manual
  • 2:06 video
  • 120×35×36 cm
IKEA LACK TV Unit, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers and a pencil.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1043238×
1153124×
1306204×
1003724×
1013434×
1157532×
1036932×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Push a dowel (101343) into the top of each leg. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 1

    Push a dowel (101343) into the top of each leg.

    4 legs, 1 dowel each.

  2. Step 2: Put the shelf onto the legs and fix it with 4 screws (104323). — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 2

    Put the shelf onto the legs and fix it with 4 screws (104323).

    Turn the screws in with the Allen key (100092).

  3. Step 3: Lay the top upside down on a rug and screw in 4 cam bolts (115312). — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 3

    Lay the top upside down on a rug and screw in 4 cam bolts (115312).

    Turn them in all the way, near the ends.

  4. Step 4: Press the two side blocks down onto the cam bolts. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 4

    Press the two side blocks down onto the cam bolts.

    The cam lock holes face inwards.

  5. Step 5: Insert 4 cam locks (130620) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 5

    Insert 4 cam locks (130620) and turn them clockwise.

    Use the flat-head screwdriver. 2 in each side block.

  6. Step 6: Screw the 2 wall brackets (115753) to the top with 4 screws (100372). — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 6

    Screw the 2 wall brackets (115753) to the top with 4 screws (100372).

    On the back edge (facing you here), next to each side block. Use the Phillips screwdriver.

  7. Step 7: Turn the shelf over and place it on the side blocks. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 7

    Turn the shelf over and place it on the side blocks.

    Legs pointing up.

  8. Step 8: Fix the shelf with 4 screws (104323). — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 7

    Fix the shelf with 4 screws (104323).

    Through the shelf into the side blocks, with the Allen key.

  9. Step 9: Turn the unit the right way up. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 9

    Turn the unit the right way up.

  10. Step 10: Place the unit against the wall and mark through the 2 brackets. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Place the unit against the wall and mark through the 2 brackets.

    Use a pencil to mark the wall through the bracket holes.

  11. Step 11: Move the unit away and drive 2 screws into the wall at the marks. — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Move the unit away and drive 2 screws into the wall at the marks.

    Wall screws are not included — use ones suited to your wall. Leave the heads out a little.

  12. Step 12: Push the unit back and hook the brackets on with the 2 plates (103693). — IKEA LACK assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Push the unit back and hook the brackets on with the 2 plates (103693).

    Tighten the wall screws, then push on the 2 covers (115754).

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the TV unit to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws are not included — ask a specialist if unsure.
  • Assemble on a soft surface. The manual shows working on a rug — a hard floor can damage the parts.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2248458-3). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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