Tools
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Power off the Framework Laptop by navigating to the Windows icon on the bottom left and clicking on "Power" followed by "Shut down," or if on Linux, the equivalent action there.
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Unplug your power cable from the USB-C Expansion Card in your Framework Laptop.
(I had formerly left a long comment here about how you guys 'forgot' to have a bit about removing the expansion cards...and while some official guide on this is probably a good idea to have, it's...not actually necessary to remove them! Even though in the build guide, they go in last, they don't actually need to come out in order to replace the screen! Heh.)
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Close the lid on your Framework Laptop and place it upside down on a soft, non-marring surface, such as the bag that it shipped in.
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Using the T5 bit in the Framework Screwdriver, unscrew the 5 fasteners on the Bottom Cover. These fasteners will remain attached in the Bottom Cover so that you do not lose them.
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The fastener on the bottom left (circled in red) will not unscrew as far as the others, as it is acting as a lifter for the Input Cover.
Thank you for writing the specific detail on the lower left corner screw.
I thought something was not working correct until re-read this guide.
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Flip the Framework Laptop back over and open the lid to around 120 degrees.
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The bottom right corner of the Input Cover lifts up when the five fasteners are properly unscrewed from the previous step. You should not have to use any excessive force to remove the Input Cover.
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Carefully lift the cover up from the bottom right corner. If you need to, you can use the spudger end of the Framework Screwdriver to lift it as well. Lift the Input Cover off the Mainboard, flip it over (keyboard side down), and place it about halfway on the Bottom Cover.
You should flip the keyboard around the x-axis (so that the back edge comes towards you as you flip) and not the z-axis (resulting in the left edge rotating to the right). I started to do the z-axis and the touchpad cable was getting twisted. I am capable of messing up all instructions. This is my anti-super-power... or joker power in the Wild Cards universe.
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Using the T5 bit in the Framework Screwdriver, unscrew the fastener on the Storage module.
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The module will rise up at a 20-degree angle.
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Gently pull the Storage module out of the socket. You might have to use a slight left-right motion.
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Align the notch on the Storage module with the notch on the socket and slide the module into the Mainboard.
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Once properly inserted the module will rise up at a 20-degree angle.
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Using one finger gently hold the Storage module down to the Mainboard and use your other hand to screw in the fastener using the T5 bit in the Framework Screwdriver.
How can I restore my chromebook os to the new drive?
Does the WD-BLACK SSD’s heatsink fit inside the enclosure too?
from my experience on this one: https://www.amazon.com/WD_BLACK-SN850-Co... is nope
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The cable should be inserted far enough that the white line almost touches the receptacle.
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If it is not inserted far enough, you'll need to flip up the black latch on the other side of the connector, slide the cable in further, and then close the black latch again.
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Flip the Input Cover over the Bottom Cover so that the keyboard is facing up and attach it to the Bottom Cover by aligning the top and bottom edges of both covers.
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Close the Framework Laptop and turn it upside down to reveal the five fasteners on the Bottom Cover.
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Using the T5 bit in the Framework Screwdriver, screw all 5 fasteners back into the Bottom Cover.
A helpful tip is to direct the readers, who want to confirm that the NVMe is being recognized (prior to install the OS), is to launch the BIOS by pressing F2.
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You can follow the Windows 10 installation guide to install a new OS on the new drive if needed.
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- If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Framework Support
You can follow the Windows 10 installation guide to install a new OS on the new drive if needed.
- To purchase a Framework Laptop visit the Framework website
- Want to learn more about the Framework Laptop? Take a look at our blog
- If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Framework Support
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Check to see that the M.2 is fully inserted. You may have to push harder than you expect. When you push the M.2 down flat, the contacts should be entirely hidden in the socket and the tab should be fully inside the M.2 notch with no gap. See https://community.frame.work/t/undetecte... (incorrect) and https://community.frame.work/t/undetecte... (correct).
Can we get information somewhere on what PCI Express Version is supported by the Mainboard? Also, what is the maximum supported thickness (in millimeters) for an M.2 drive that the case can hold?
A list of compatible SSDs would not go amiss.
The ssds compatible with Framework Laptop are those that are M.2, NVMe and size 2280.
Is there enough clearance to include an SSD heat sink? (Is there any advantage to including a heat sink?)
I'm still learning about SSDs - I've installed mine with a thermal pad that shipped with it. Is that harmful/helpful/neutral in a laptop install?
No, it doesn't have enough space to fit an ssd with heatsink
IMPORTANT: If you plan to install your existing mainboard in a CoolerMaster case, make sure to boot into the BIOS and enable standalone mode before continuing.
Richard Tango-Lowy - Reply
Pretty sure you might want to include a reminder to backup the bitlocker recovery key if it is enabled. The system will definitely boot to the bitlocker recovery screen since it will be a different TPM.
James Wu - Reply
It could be helpful to give the bash terminal command to shutdown such as
Patrick Corey - Reply
Bottom left*
Vijfhoek - Reply