Framework Laptop 12 Mainboard Installation

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hold the Wi-Fi card down with your finger.

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

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.

Repeat the procedure with the white antenna cable.

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

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