How to Secure Computer Cabinets for Offices

A sturdy workstation in your office can increase your productivity. Whether you have a home office, or just a place to set your laptop, you can secure your computer cabinet to the wall so that it does not move when you are working. Whether you work on a small or large desk, the cabinet can be fastened to the wall using grabber screws. These can be purchased at any home improvement store.

Stud-finder
Pencil
Tape measure
Level
Wood shims
Grabber screws, 2 1/2-inch long
Power drill
Phillips tip

Instructions

- 1
  Slide the stud-finder horizontally along the wall where the computer cabinet will be mounted. When the stud-finder light comes on, mark the wall with a pencil. This indicates a stud.
- 2
  Place the computer cabinet into postion. If you want to center the cabinet in the room, use a tape measure to place the computer cabinet.
- 3
  Level the cabinet against the wall using a level. Place wood shims under the cabinet until it is level.
- 4
  Install two 1/2-inch long grabber screws through the back of the computer cabinet into the studs using a power drill. Place screws through the cabinet at each stud in the wall. This will fasten the cabinet to the wall.

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