IKEA MALM Desk

Safety Warnings

❗ WARNING: Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over.

ALWAYS secure this furniture to the wall using the provided tip-over restraints.

To further reduce the risk of serious injury and death from tip-overs:

• Place heaviest items in the lower drawer.
• Do not set TVs or other heavy objects on top of this product.
• Never let children climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.

Tools and Hardware

Tools Required (Not Included)

• Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead)
• Hammer
• Drill
• Wrench

Included Hardware

The following hardware is included for assembly and wall mounting. Quantities are indicated in the assembly steps.

Wall Mounting Hardware Examples:

• Screws (e.g., Ø 8 mm (5/16"))
• Wall Plugs (for solid and hollow walls)
• Brackets for wall attachment
• Screws for wall attachment (e.g., Ø 3 mm (1/8"))

Assembly Hardware Examples:

• Various screws (e.g., part numbers 114334, 109560, 118331, 109558)
• Dowels (e.g., part numbers 101353, 101345)
• Cam locks and cam screws (e.g., part numbers 122998, 114254, 110519, 110630)
• Brackets and connectors (e.g., part numbers 10003193, 153548)
• Drawer slides (e.g., part numbers 118250, 152123)

Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Base Panel

Attach a component to the base panel using four screws (part 114334) and a wrench (part 113453). The diagram shows screwing into pre-drilled holes.

Step 2: Attach Drawer Slides

Attach drawer slide components (part 118250) to the side panels using two screws (part 100349) for each slide. Repeat for the other side panel.

Step 3: Connect Side Panels to Base

Insert dowels (part 101353) into the side panels. Attach the side panels to the base panel by aligning the dowels with the corresponding holes and securing them.

Step 4: Secure Panels with Cam Locks

Insert cam locks (part 122998) and cam screws (part 114254) into the appropriate holes to connect the side panels to the base. Turn the cam locks to secure the connection.

Step 5: Reinforce Connections

Use a hammer to gently tap dowels (part 153548) into place to reinforce the panel connections.

Step 6: Attach Wall Mounting Brackets to Furniture

Attach the wall mounting brackets to the furniture frame. This involves using screws (part 106989) and potentially other small screws (part 109049, 100823) and a bracket component (part 326949).

Step 7: Place Tabletop

Carefully place the tabletop (parts 10066373, 10087006) onto the assembled frame. Arrows indicate the placement direction.

Step 8: Attach Additional Tabletop Brackets

Attach three additional brackets (part 10003193) to the underside of the tabletop.

Step 9: Secure Tabletop to Frame

Secure the tabletop to the frame by screwing it in place using screws (part 109560). The diagram shows screwing through the attached brackets into the frame.

Step 10: Prepare for Wall Mounting

Attach two wall mounting brackets to the wall. This involves using screws (part 106989), wall plugs (part 121714), and other screws (part 109049, 100823).

Step 11: Position Furniture Against Wall

Move the assembled furniture into its final position against the wall, aligning it with the wall-mounted brackets.

Step 12: Assemble Drawer Components

This step involves assembling drawer components. Diagrams show attaching drawer slides and connecting panels using dowels (part 101345) and screws (part 100349).

Step 13: Final Wall Securing

Secure the furniture to the wall brackets using the provided hardware. The diagram shows screws being inserted into the furniture's brackets and then into the wall brackets.

Step 14: Attach Component to Long Panel

Attach a component to a long panel using two screws (part 118331).

Step 15: Insert Dowels into Panels

Insert dowels (part 101345) into the designated holes of the drawer side panels.

Step 16: Attach Cam Locks

Attach cam locks (part 110630) to the drawer components.

Step 17: Insert Drawer Runner and Secure

Insert a long drawer runner component (part 152123) and secure it with screws (part 105344).

Step 18: Place Back Panel

Slide the back panel into the grooves of the assembled drawer structure.

Step 19: Secure Drawer Structure

Connect and secure the drawer structure panels using screws (part 110519) and a hammer.

Step 20: Final Component Attachment

Attach a final component to the drawer structure.

Step 21: Install Drawer Slides and Connect

Slide the drawer into the furniture frame. Diagrams show attaching drawer slides to the drawer box and then connecting them to the furniture's frame. Arrows indicate pushing the drawer in and securing it.

Step 22: Attach Drawer Front

Attach the drawer front to the assembled drawer box using screws (part 109558).