Framework Laptop 12 Top Cover Removal

Before you begin repairs, unplug your laptop and shut it down from the operating system. This ensures that the laptop isn't in standby/suspend mode.

Make sure your Framework Screwdriver has the T5 Torx bit (labeled as T-5) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.

Open the laptop lid so that both the screen and the base lie flat on your work surface.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to pry up the right edge of the Display Cover.

Slide your fingers under the top edge of the Display Cover to release it from the laptop.

Remove the Display Cover.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the four 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the display to the Top Cover.

Insert the bit end of your Framework Screwdriver into the small hole on the display, below the Framework logo.

Slide the display down towards the hinge edge to release the tabs holding the top edge of the display in place.

Use your fingers to lift the top edge of the display from the Top Cover.

Use your fingers to carefully swing the display over so it lies on top of the keyboard.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the two 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the two antennas to the Top Cover.

Use your fingers to lift the right antenna away from the Top Cover.

Carefully guide the white antenna cable out of its channel until you reach the hinge.

Repeat the previous step to guide the black antenna cable out of its channel.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the four (two per hinge) 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the two hinges to the Top Cover.

Use your fingers to lift the hinges over the Top Cover lip.

Separate the Top Cover from the rest of the laptop.

Remove the Top Cover.