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by Iroh

    • Before beginning, make sure to shut down your Framework Laptop.

    • If the system is still powered on, you will see the chassis intrusion lights flashing red and blue when the Touchpad and Input Modules are removed.

    • In order to remove the Input Modules from the Framework Laptop 16, begin by opening the Input Deck Latches on each side of the Laptop.

    • When the latches are open you can see the red printed on the latch.

    • To remove the Touchpad Spacers, slide them down and then they will lift away easily.

    • If there is resistance, make sure that the Input Deck Latches are open (see previous step).

    • After removing the Spacers, the Touchpad module can be removed in the same way. Gently slide it downwards from both sides and then lift away as shown.

    • To remove the Keyboard lift from the bottom using the pull tabs, and once lifted up the Keyboard module should lift out without resistance.

    • If your pull tabs are no longer attached, you can carefully use the spudger side of the Framework Screwdriver to lift the module away.

    • Remove your Input Modules or Spacers in the same way as the Keyboard, lifting from the bottom using the pull tabs as shown.

    • Remember to power off the system and unplug the USB-C power cable before you open the Interposer Door.

    • You can access the Interposer and change the Expansion Bay Module without removing the Mid Plate.

    • Flip open the Interposer Door using the pull tab provided.

    • Make sure that the door is closed again before closing the Laptop lid to avoid any risk of damage to the display.

    • Loosen the 4 captive fasteners which attach the Interposer for the Graphics Module. 2 of these might be hidden under the pull tab.

    • Once the fasteners are loosened, the Interposer can be lifted out using the pull tab as shown.

    • The Interposer should be easy to remove. If it feels stuck, make sure all 4 fasteners are fully loosened, and do not force it.

    • With the Interposer removed, loosen the 2 captive fasteners holding the Graphics Module in place.

    • With the Interposer installed, close the Interposer Door.

    • With the Framework Laptop 16 closed, turn the Laptop over and gently slide the Graphics Module up from the Expansion Bay slot as shown to remove it.

    • If the Graphics Module seems stuck do not force it. Make sure that the captive fasteners are correctly loosened (see previous steps).

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