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How to Assemble IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN Laptop Stand

Step-by-step IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN laptop stand assembly: 8 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2551146-1).

  • 8 illustrated steps
  • 3 steps in the manual
  • 1:32 video
  • 58×42×71 cm (estimated from the manual drawings) cm
IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN Laptop Stand, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)
  • Phillips screwdriver

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver. The Allen key (108490) is in the box.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1002722×
1004082×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the base on its side and push in the 2 long tubes. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the base on its side and push in the 2 long tubes.

    Check the insets for which tube has the row of holes — see the manual, step 1.

  2. Step 2: Fix each tube with 1 bolt (100272) and the Allen key. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Fix each tube with 1 bolt (100272) and the Allen key.

    The bolts go in from the outside of the base.

  3. Step 3: Stand the base on the floor with the tubes pointing up. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Stand the base on the floor with the tubes pointing up.

    Turn it the way shown — see the manual, step 2.

  4. Step 4: Slide the 2 posts of the top down into the tubes. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 2

    Slide the 2 posts of the top down into the tubes.

    The tabletop stays folded up for now.

  5. Step 5: Fix each post with 1 screw (100408). — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 3

    Fix each post with 1 screw (100408).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver.

  6. Step 6: Press both hinge buttons and tilt the tabletop down. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 6

    Press both hinge buttons and tilt the tabletop down.

    Manual, info page after step 3.

  7. Step 7: Click the cup holder onto the leg. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 7

    Click the cup holder onto the leg.

  8. Step 8: To change the height, press the pins and slide until it clicks. — IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN assembly

    Step 8

    To change the height, press the pins and slide until it clicks.

    Do the same on both legs.

Tips & safety

  • Maximum load 10 kg (22 lb). Do not place heavy objects on the tabletop.
  • Do not sit on the product. Warning from the manual.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-2551146-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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