Love my new deskYolaI planned to purchase the Alex desk and while browsing in the store I came across this desk. It's a perfect size for my small home office. I am loving being able to adjust the height and to work standing up - revolutionary for me.
I bought the desk first then read the reviews - I wondered if I should return it but gave it a chance.
It was easy to set up as I followed the instructions closely and took my time. I was aware from the reviews that there may be issues with the screws so I placed them gently as to not force too hard to have them break through the top. I tightened them gently with a finger on the top to ensure they wouldn't go through (place the desk on its side to do this).
I did find that the 2 screws provided (1009404) to attach the up/down mechanism were not a good fit - too long and made the mechanism wobbly. I didn't force it - instead I got 2 smaller (shorter) screws from my stash and voila! perfect fit.
Love my desk.
Hope this helps in your choice :)5
The desk doesn't work after two weeks onlyElaineI bought this desk two weeks ago and it doesn't go up and down anymore. I unplug and plug it back. It works for couple times and now is not working. I can't find any troubleshooter on Ikea website. Very disappointed as it says this desk could last for years.3
Stay away from it!!!!!YirouBought during a sale. What a nightmare. First, extremely difficult to install—spent 4 hours (I'm not super handy, but the one I bought later from another brand took just 30 min). Then when I finally got it up: press "up"=rises slowly then drops. Press "down"=drops, then rises all the way to top. Then refuses to go down. Smugly. After resting 10 mins, press a button—goes down, oh it's fine again? BAM! shoots to the top like a drunk acrobat tightrope-walking on your balcony railing! Elevator in Inception-level chaos! Hisoka’s Bungee Gum energy, if you've watched HunterXHunter!! I tried all official tips, collision detection reset, even those from other brands. Still broken. When I requested a return, Ikea relunctantly offered free pickup and to refund my original delivery fee “as an exception.” Exception? I could’ve asked for injury compensation (smashed my finger bleeding), but I’m nice. So here's my civilized review: don’t buy it. Run away. Good karma if I save even one person.1
Good range in adjustable heightCarlaBe mindful when you assemble, noticed as we were putting it together that the screws provided to put the desk top on are too long and will damage the desk top. The desk is a nice size, has a large range of height for taller people when standing.4
Screws damaged the surface of the deskMandeepToo big screws damaged the surface of the desk.2
Thanks HosseinThanks 5
Adjustable height but be careful BurcuDuring assembly screws damaged the surface of the desk. Right now I have to live with peeled of desk surface due to two screws. Other than that the size of the desk is good and you can easily adjust the height to work while standing or sitting. 2
