Step 5 of 8
EKET 4-cube cabinet step 5 of 8: Click the top panel onto the sides and divider
Align the top panel over the back panel’s top edge, the 2 dowels in the upper vertical divider, and the top keyhole slots of both side panels. Press the top panel down onto the dowels and slide it forward until the wedge dowels click home.
- 1× Top panel
Tools: none, just your hands
Common mistake: clicking the top panel on before the 2×2 dividers and back panel are inside. EKET’s ribbed wedge dowels lock tightly once clicked forward. If you click the top panel onto the sides before fitting the 2×2 cross-dividers on their dowels and sliding the back panel into the rear grooves, neither can enter and forcing the top panel back off chips the white foil. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 8 steps
- 1 Click the bottom and right side onto the left side
- 2 Fit the lower divider and central shelf
- 3 Fit the upper vertical divider
- 4 Slide the folded back panel into the grooves
- 5 Click the top panel onto the sides and divider common mistake
- 6 Lock the back panel with clips and wedges
- 7 Screw in the four adjustable feet
- 8 Stand up, level and secure to the wall
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Side panel18 × 350 × 693 mm | ×2 | 18 mm | 350 mm | 693 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), paper foil, plastic edging |
| B | Bottom panelForms the base of the 4-compartment cabinet. Its ribbed wedge dowels push into the side panels’ bottom keyhole slots and click forward; two central dowel holes hold the lower vertical divider.18 × 350 × 664 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 350 mm | 664 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), paper foil, plastic edging |
| C | Lower vertical dividerSplits the lower half of the cabinet into two 33 × 32 cm compartments between the bottom panel and the central horizontal shelf.16 × 320 × 330 mm | ×1 | 16 mm | 320 mm | 330 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| D | Horizontal divider shelfFull-width central shelf spanning between the left and right side panels on 4 wooden dowels while locking over the lower vertical divider and carrying the upper vertical divider.16 × 330 × 664 mm | ×1 | 16 mm | 330 mm | 664 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| E | Upper vertical dividerSplits the upper half of the cabinet into two 33 × 32 cm compartments between the central horizontal shelf and the top panel.16 × 320 × 330 mm | ×1 | 16 mm | 320 mm | 330 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| F | Back panelFolded 3 mm fibreboard panel, white on the inside face. It slides down the rear grooves of both side panels behind the 2×2 divider grid before the top panel clicks shut.3 × 669 × 676 mm | ×1 | 3 mm | 669 mm | 676 mm | Fibreboard, paper foil |
| G | Top panelCloses the top of the 4-compartment cabinet over the upper vertical divider’s dowels and the back panel’s top edge, clicking into the top keyhole slots of both side panels at once.18 × 350 × 664 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 350 mm | 664 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), paper foil, plastic edging |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Panel thicknesses, rear groove setback and hole positions are our own estimates from IKEA’s assembly drawings. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spirit levelLaid across the top panel to check that the EKET 4-compartment cabinet stands level on its four adjustable feet. | You need it | |
| Cross-head screwdriverDrives the anchoring screws through the two 152651 screw plates at the upper corners of the back panel. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Particleboard and fibreboard with honeycomb paper filling (100% recycled paper), paper foil, plastic edging | ABG | |
| Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging | CDE | |
| Fibreboard, paper foil | F | |
Not in the box: Wall screws and plugs suited to your wall.
04Hardware
| ×12 | Wooden dowel | 101345 | 6 × 30 mm | Birch, beech or rubberwood |
| ×8 | Back panel clip | 10093081 | 16 × 10 mm | White acetal plastic |
| ×8 | Clip wedge | 10093082 | 10 × 13 mm | White acetal plastic |
| ×4 | Adjustable foot | 107862 | 28 mm base, M8 threaded stud | Polyamide plastic, galvanized steel stud |
| ×2 | Wall fitting | 141413 | 30 × 14 mm bracket | White acetal plastic, zinc-plated pegs |
| ×2 | Screw plate | 152651 | 29 mm across | White acetal plastic |
| ×2 | Screw | 109049 | 4 × 16 mm pan-head | Zinc-plated steel |
Questions
Do I need tools to assemble the EKET 4-compartment cabinet frame?
The outer frame and 2×2 interior divider grid go together without tools: the four outer panels click together on pre-mounted ribbed wedge dowels, the interior dividers join on 12 push-in wooden dowels (101345), and the back panel locks with 8 push-in clips (10093081) and wedges (10093082). You only need a screwdriver and spirit level when securing the cabinet to the wall.
Why must the 2×2 dividers and back panel go in before the top panel?
Because the central horizontal shelf and vertical dividers lock into dowel holes in the side, bottom and top panels while the back panel slides down the rear grooves, neither can be fitted once the top panel is clicked shut. Clicking the top panel on early forces you to pry the tight wedge-dowel joints back apart.
Which way round does the folded EKET back panel go?
Slide the back panel into the rear grooves with its smooth white finished side facing into the four compartments and the bare fibreboard side facing the wall.
Can the EKET 70×35×70 cm cabinet stand on the floor or hang on the wall?
Yes. For floor-standing use, screw the 4 included adjustable feet (107862) underneath the bottom panel, level the cabinet, and anchor the top corners to the wall with the included wall fittings (141413) and screw plates (152651). For wall-mounted suspension above the floor, IKEA sells the 70 cm EKET suspension rail separately.
Safety
Furniture that tips over can cause serious injury. Always secure the EKET cabinet to the wall using the included wall fittings and fixings suited to your wall.
About this guide
The part numbers and counts match IKEA's assembly instructions, so you can check each piece against your box. The outer size, 70 × 35 × 70 cm, is IKEA's published size. Panel thicknesses, rear groove setback and hole positions are our own estimates from IKEA’s assembly drawings. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
IKEA gives a maximum load of 10 kg on the top panel and 7 kg per compartment.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and EKET are named only to say which product this guide is for.