The RAM® Tough-Tray™ is a spring-loaded expandable laptop tray designed to hold 10 to 16 inch wide laptops. This video walks through the main assembly steps, including organising the supplied hardware, attaching the four flat side clamping arms, installing the central spring mechanism and securing the ball base to the underside of the tray.
The guide is useful for customers setting up the RAM-234-3FL Tough-Tray™ or comparing it with other laptop tray options. It also shows why the flat clamping arms are useful for keeping a laptop secure while still allowing it to close in the tray.
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This video provides a step-by-step guide for assembling a RAM® Tough-Tray™ laptop mount.
Preparation: unbox the product and organise the included arms, screws, nuts, spring and ball base.
Step 1 and Step 2: attach the four side arms to the tray using the supplied screws and nuts.
Step 3: install the central spring mechanism inside the tray and secure it with the designated screws and nuts.
Step 4: attach the ball base to the bottom of the tray. The video shows a helpful method using a pen or pencil to guide the nut into place while fastening the screws.
Final setup: place the laptop onto the tray and check the arm alignment so the device is held securely.