How to assemble IKEA FREDDE Gaming Desk

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 12 cam bolts (100498) into the two side frames.

   6 in each frame, with the Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Drop a bolt (100181) into one end of the bottom rail.

   Slide it along until the thread sticks out of the end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3

   Fit the rail to one side frame and turn the frame up.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4

   Push a barrel nut (106986) through the frame and tighten it.

   It screws onto the rail’s bolt.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 5–6

   Slide the back panel onto the bolts and lock 2 cam locks.

   Turn the cam locks clockwise with the flat screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:42)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Fit the second side frame onto the rail and the back panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8–9

   Drop in a bolt (100181) and fix it with a barrel nut (106986).

   Same as the first end of the rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:55)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 10–11

   Lock the other end of the back panel with 2 cam locks.

   First check the rail is turned as in step 10.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 12

   Join each shelf to its side panel with 3 screws (100214).

   Use the Allen key 100001. The two units are mirror images.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 13–14

    Fit both units onto the frames and lock 8 cam locks.

    Lift the frame tube a little to get the panel onto the bolts.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 15

    Put 2 bolts (100181) and 2 nut plates (128985) into the front rail.

    Check which way the plates face — see the insets in step 15.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 16–18

    With a helper, fit the rail between the front legs.

    Fix it with 2 barrel nuts (106986) and tighten with both Allen keys 108490.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 19–20

    Hammer in 2 inserts (111322), then screw in 5 cam bolts (118331).

    Desktop face-down on the rug.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 21

    Push in 2 dowels (101350), then lay the desktop in place.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 22–23

    Lock the desktop with 5 cam locks, then add 2 screws (109067).

    Phillips screwdriver for the screws — see step 23 for where they go.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:52)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 24

    Press the 4 end caps (130549) into the ends of the legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:00)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 25

    With a helper, tip the desk upright.

    It’s big and heavy — lift it together.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:06)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 25–26

    Re-tighten the bottom rail, then add 2 screws (107603).

    Both Allen keys 108490, then the Phillips screwdriver — see step 26.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 27–29

    Hook in 2 brackets, add the rail and lay on the middle shelf.

    Check which way the brackets go — see the box in step 27.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:19)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 30–33

    Hook in 2 higher brackets, the 2 rails and the top shelf.

    The rail with the holes goes at the front — see the box before step 31.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:28)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 34

    Fix both shelves to the brackets with 8 screws (109560).

    Screw up through the brackets with the Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:37)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 35–36

    Hook a side panel into each tall end frame.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:43)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 37–39

    Hook in 4 small brackets, lay on the 2 side shelves, screw them on.

    4 screws (109560) from below.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:49)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 40–41

    Press the 4 grommets into the cable holes in the desktop.

    The 2 smaller ones (123602) at the back, the 2 bigger ones (126873) at the front.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:58)

25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 42

    Screw the 4 hooks (128409) onto the front rail.

    Each with a screw (100413) from behind the rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:05)