Cutting the Wood
Cut the plywood or other wood to size. Cut it slightly larger than your laptop's dimensions. Add about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) on each side for extra space. The wood should be around 1.25 centimeters (0.5 inches) thick. Measure the wood after cutting. Adjust, if necessary.
Drill holes. Make the holes about 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) apart in a grid pattern on the board. You should be able to fit a pencil through the holes, but not much more. If you have serious overheating problems, drill the holes closer together. You will also need to buy fans and plug them into each hole. Or, you can simply disassemble something that already has a fan that you don't need.
Sand off the rough edges to prevent splinters.
Decorating the Pad
Vacuum lightly over the board. This will prevent any wood particles from getting sucked into your computer by the fan. Screw the fans under the board. Make sure they are attached on the holes you created.
Customize your cooling pad by painting it any way you want. If you aren't very artistic, use a paint that complements your laptop. If the wood is nice enough (not particleboard), you could use a nice wood stain.
Finished. Place your laptop on the pad from now on, to keep it a little cooler during use.
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