How to Place Soft Edges on a Ninja Laptop Computer

Fig.1 Rubber self-seal pipe insulation

By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Pipe foam 4 feet
Laptop computer
Ninja Laptop cooler
Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation 3/4 in. x 6 ft.
Scissors 

We purchase our laptops and occasionally they would get hot. We solved the problem by purchasing our laptop Ninja Laptop cooler but this product is made of aluminum and has hard edges. 

This post shows the six steps to apply soft edges to a lap top cooler. 

Step 1: Fig.1 above right shows rubber self seal pipe insulation. 
Step 2: Fig.2 below shows scissors that will be used to cut the insulation into small pieces.

Fig.2 Scissors

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the laptop computer and fig.4 shows the Ninja Laptop cooler. The cooler purpose is to pull the heat from the laptop and prevent the laptop from getting hot.

Fig.3 Laptop computer

Fig.4 Laptop cooler top

Step 4: Fig.5 shows one Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation with the center all ready cut to be placed on pipping. This insulation area has one side that has adhesive to seal the around the pipe.

Fig.5 Split section

Step 5: Fig.6 shows the Ninja Laptop cooler that is upside down. Two computer fans are installed on this metal base. Fig.7 show the top of the Ninja Laptop cooler. Fig.8 shows that one piece has been installed on the legs of the Ninja Laptop cooler.

Fig.6 Fan location

Fig.8 Laptop cooler top

Fig.9 Top Side view

Step 6: Fig.10 and fig.11 shows the solution. Two pieces of Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap insulation were placed on the top and bottom tier of the Ninja Laptop cooler. The rubber seal acts has a soft barrier and is now comfortable to have on one's lap. Problem solved.

Fig.10 Side view of laptop

Fig.11 laptop on top of cooler

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