IKEA Alex File Drawer Insert Help

Tip for installing the IKEA Alex file drawer inserts

[@bethk1402]

And five years later, your video is still helping people! Thank you! (And Ikea clearly still hasn't fixed this problem, which the instructions do not address anyway)

[@lupitaespinosa2585]

Yes I thought it was just me with this problem thank you !!

[@Imbrun1]

I have had no idea how to install these stupid things, so your aren't the only one lol. Thanks for making the video - I am going to use your method.

[@michelleinprimetime]

Thank you so much for this! The holes are totally too small and I was wondering if it was just me!

[@mizcoop2]

It’s not just you! You’re not alone. 😂

[@anade1000]

Thank you very much! It was a great help! It’s true the instructions are not very helpful!

[@mizcoop2]

You are welcome!

[@kbpinglia]

Did you have any issue putting in filing folders for letter size paper (8.5" x 11" )

[@khendallwithanh2127]

I'm having this issue now 😒

[@rorylayne7294]

trying to find folders to fit but they are all 11 3/4☹️

[@SuperVeeveez]

SO SMART! 😂

[@Listwithlizarizona]

Can you tell me the inside depth- front to back- of the file cabinet drawer? Is it the same depth front to back as the other drawers?

[@mizcoop2]

Very delayed response - the lower file drawer is the same depth as the other three drawers. It can fit Letter or Legal sized hanging folders.

[@summerrain1044]

👍🏾

[@karljentz1170]

You can also hit a hammer on the other side that worked for me

[@SuperVeeveez]

This is what I ended up doing

[@chicagocolak]

OMG THANK you sooo much!!!! The instructions are not very helpful for this last part.