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Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

Mainboard installation prereq guide

What you need

  1. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Install the Mainboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Install the Mainboard: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lay the Mainboard in the laptop.

    • Use the two alignment pins to help align the Mainboard to the laptop.

    • Be careful not to trap the webcam or display cables under the Mainboard as you set it in place.

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  2. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the five captive T5 Torx screws to secure the Mainboard.

    • Tighten the screws until they're snug. Don't over-tighten them, or you may strip the screws.

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  3. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grab the display cable by its orange tab.

    • Align and press the display cable straight down onto its connector.

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  5. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grab the webcam cable by its orange tab.

    • Align and press the webcam cable straight down onto its connector.

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  6. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Install the Wi-Fi card: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Install the Wi-Fi card: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to carefully move the Wi-Fi card over the Mainboard.

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  7. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Hold the Wi-Fi card by its edges. Don't touch the gold contacts with your fingers. If you do, wipe the contacts with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any finger oils.

    • Align the Wi-Fi card's gold contacts and notch with the socket on the Mainboard.

    • Insert the Wi-Fi card into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.

    • If the clear Wi-Fi card bracket or antenna cables got disconnected during the repair, go to the next step. If they're still attached, skip down three steps.

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  8. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Reconnect a disconnected antenna cable: step 7, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Reconnect a disconnected antenna cable: step 7, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Reconnect a disconnected antenna cable: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Follow the next two steps if an antenna cable disconnected from the Wi-Fi card.

    • Hold the Wi-Fi card down with your finger.

    • Position the black antenna cable connector over the left Wi-Fi card's coaxial socket.

    • Tweezers can help position the connector.

    • Use your finger to press the connector into place. You should feel a faint click, and the cable will stay attached to the socket by itself.

    • These connectors are very delicate! If the connector doesn't feel like it's clicking in place, reposition the connector and try again.

    • Repeat the procedure with the white antenna cable.

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  9. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the Wi-Fi bracket over the top edge of the Wi-Fi card.

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  10. Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation, Tighten the Wi-Fi card screw: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the captive T5 Torx screw to secure the Wi-Fi card.

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