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Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps

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

Introduction

A set of installation steps that go after the hinge guides, but before the bottom cover disconnect prereq

This is the installation version of the Pre-hinge Removal Steps

What you need

  1. Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps, Install the display into the Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps, Install the display into the Top Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps, Install the display into the Top Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully swing the display onto the Top Cover such that the top edge of the display sits slightly below the top edge of the Top Cover.

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  2. Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps: step 2, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps: step 2, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to slide the display upwards to latch the tabs on the top edge of the display.

    • The top edge shouldn't have any gaps when the display's in place.

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  4. Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the four 3.2 mm‑long T5 Torx screws to secure the display to the Top Cover.

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  5. Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps, Install the Display Cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps, Install the Display Cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Post-hinge Installation Steps, Install the Display Cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the Display Cover in place below the display.

    • Use your finger to press along the length of the Display Cover to snap it onto the laptop.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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