Webcam Replacement for Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop from the OS.

Open the laptop so the screen sits flat on your work surface.

The Bezel is secured with magnets.

Slide your fingernail under the inside edge of either bottom corner of the Bezel.

Pull the Bezel away from the screen to release the first few magnets.

Lift the Bezel around the perimeter of the screen until all of its magnets are released.

Remove the Bezel.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the two 1.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the Webcam.

The washers underneath the screws are magnetic. If they come off with the screws, you can skip the next step.

Use your fingers to remove the two washers off the Top Cover.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the Webcam ZIF connector.

Grip the edges of the Webcam and lift it straight up so its cable slides out of the ZIF connector.

Remove the Webcam.

Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your Framework Laptop.

If your replacement Webcam comes with liners covering the lenses, remove them now.

Place the Webcam into its spot above the display, guiding it so the cable slides straight into its socket.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to press down the locking tab on the Webcam ZIF connector.

Use your fingers to place the washers into their spots on the Top Cover.

The washers only fit one way. If they're not fitting properly, flip them over.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the two 1.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the Webcam.

Before continuing, check if cables next to the hinges are routed properly:

The Display Cable should be routed just above the hinge without any large gaps.

The Display Cable should be routed between the metal clips.

The Webcam Cable should be routed just above the hinge without any large gaps and shouldn't overlap with the antenna cables.

If the cables aren't routed properly, the Bezel won't sit flat and you risk damaging the Bezel and the Display during reassembly.

Align the bottom edge of the Bezel with the top edge of the Input Cover and press down so the Bezel covers the hinges and cables.

The bottom edge of the Bezel should sit flat and the magnets at its edges should "snap" into place.

Lay the rest of the Bezel over the screen and let the magnets pull it into place.

Check that all four corners of the Bezel sit flat on the screen. If they're uneven, do the following:

Use your fingers to press around the edge of the Bezel. The magnets should easily snap into place.

If the Bezel is still uneven, remove the Bezel and reseat it.