[header] How to make a laptop drop resistant [title] Pick a hard shell laptop case. [step] Look for " rugged " or " extreme " laptop cases. There are several companies that have developed unique materials meant to protect laptops and other electronics from drops. 
Choose one that's specifically made for your laptop, as it'll need to fit correctly to be effective. The two halves attach to your computer, so it can stay on the machine at all times.