Sauder Desk Instructions

Clear space in the room where the desk will be used. It is advisable to assemble the desk in that room, rather than trying to move it. Sauder desks are heavy and can break or chip if moved a lot.

Compare the enclosed pieces with the parts list on the assembly instructions. If parts are missing or broken, contact Sauder for replacement parts.

Insert the cams - round metal objects with an arrow and a slot on the top - into the large pre-cut holes on the piece you are assembling. Follow the order of assembly in the instructions.

Push the wooden dowels through a hole in the side of the desk piece. The smaller hole will be at right angles to the cam. Push the dowel up into the cam - some will remain outside.

Put the corresponding section of desk together, sliding it onto the protruding dowel. Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the cam 210 degrees, tightening the dowel and cam and locking the two desk pieces together.

Assemble cams and cam-screws the same way. The cam-screw twists into the matching desk piece rather than the cam itself. Connect the two pieces by inserting the cam-screw into the cam and turning the cam to lock it as with the dowel pieces.

Finish the desk by placing hinges on doors. You may also have rails for sliding drawers or computer keyboard shelves, which often require a Phillips head screwdriver.