How to assemble IKEA MICKE Corner Workstation

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–2

   Build the rail: join the 3 long parts with 6 wooden dowels (101345).

   3 dowels between the bottom plank and the upright, 3 more for the top strip.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 3

   Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the end panel.

   Turn them in by hand, all the way.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4–5

   Slide the rail onto the end panel and lock it with 4 cam locks (103430).

   Use 103430 here — not 110126.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–9

   Join the two apron boards with cam bolts (118331) and 3 cam locks (103430).

   Then push 4 wooden dowels (101345) into the top edges.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 10

   Lay the desktop face-down and screw in 6 cam bolts (118331).

   Lay it on the rug so the top doesn’t get scratched.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 11–12

   Turn the apron over onto the desktop, then add 1 cam bolt at the corner.

   The dowels and bolts go into the holes.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 13

   Lift the end panel with the rail onto the desktop.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 14–15

   Lock with 4 cam locks (110126), then 3 cam locks (103430).

   Check each picture in the manual for which lock goes where.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 16–17

   Stand the leg in the corner and fix it with 4 bolts (100086).

   2 dowels (101345) go in first. Use the Allen key in its holder (121030).

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 18

    Bolt the metal frame to the short apron with 3 bolts (100086).

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 19–21

    Press in 3 glides (153549) and stick 2 pads (10081375) under the frame.

    Then cover the 6 holes shown in step 21 with caps (112519).

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 22

    Turn the desk upright and fit the cable grommet (121186).

    Get a second person to help you turn it.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 23–24

    Stand the post in the corner with 4 dowels; screw 4 cam bolts into the desktop.

    Dowels (101345) at both ends of the post.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 25–28

    Fix the corner top to an inner side panel.

    Cam bolts (118331) and dowels go in first; lock with 1 cam lock (110126).

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 29–30

    Lower it onto the desk — the corner top rests on the post.

    Lock the side panel to the desktop with 1 cam lock (110126).

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 31–32

    Fit the second inner side panel and lock 3 cam locks (110126).

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 33–36

    Left tower: fit the top board and the bottom profile (123263).

    2 cam bolts (118331), 3 dowels (101345) and 1 cam lock (110126).

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 37–38

    Fit the outer side panel and lock it with 2 cam locks (110126).

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 39–44

    Build the right tower the same way.

    2 cam bolts, 3 dowels, the top board, the outer side panel and 3 cam locks.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:28)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 45

    Push 8 shelf pins (101514) into the right tower and lay in 2 shelves.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:36)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 46–48

    Organizer: screw the two metal sides onto the base, 3 screws (105248) each.

    Slide the back panel in between them — see the manual, step 47.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:43)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 49–54

    Fit the organizer into the bottom of the left tower.

    It uses screws 109535, 2 buffers (120292) and 2 pins (101560) — see the manual, steps 49–54.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 55

    Push 8 shelf pins (101514) into the left tower and lay in 2 shelves.

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 56–59

    Fit both back panels: pre-punch the holes with an awl, then 11 screws (109535) each.

    Check which side faces forward — see the manual, steps 56 and 58.

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