Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove and replace the webcam in your Framework Laptop 12.

The webcam is a thin circuit board that houses the front-facing camera and two microphones. If your video calls are blurry, or you sound muffled in voice chats, you may need to replace the webcam.

You'll encounter some component terms in this guide:

  • The Display Cover is the plastic bezel strip below the screen.
  • The Top Cover is the plastic shell that houses the display.

What you need

  1. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Power down your laptop: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Power down your laptop: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Power down your laptop: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

    • The indicator LEDs along the edges should be unlit. The laptop should be silent.

    • If you accidentally turn on the laptop during repair, hold the power button down for 10 seconds to shut it down.

    • 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.

    Edit

  2. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Open your laptop: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Open your laptop: step 2, image 2 of 2

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

    Edit

  3. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the Display Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the Display Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • The Display Cover is held in place with magnets along the top edge and clips along the remaining edges.

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

    Edit

  4. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

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

    Edit

  5. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the Display Cover.

    Edit

  6. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the display screws: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the display screws: step 6, image 2 of 2

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

    • These screws are not captive. Store them in a safe location for reassembly.

    Edit

  7. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Slide the display down: step 7, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Slide the display down: step 7, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Slide the display down: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

    Edit

  8. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Lift the display: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Lift the display: step 8, image 2 of 2

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

    Edit

  9. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Swing the display over: step 9, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Swing the display over: step 9, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Swing the display over: step 9, image 3 of 3

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

    Edit

  11. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the webcam bracket: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the webcam bracket on the top edge behind the display.

    • These screws are not captive. Store them in a safe location for reassembly.

    Edit

  12. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Lift and remove the webcam bracket.

    Edit

  13. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Disconnect the webcam: step 12, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Disconnect the webcam: step 12, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Disconnect the webcam: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to lift the webcam out of its recess.

    • Avoid touching the black camera module near the center of the webcam.

    • Flip the webcam over and gently hold it down with your fingers.

    Edit

  14. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver or a fingernail to gently pry up the locking tab on the webcam cable ZIF connector.

    Edit

  15. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the webcam: step 14, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the webcam: step 14, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove the webcam: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the webcam cable out of its connector.

    • Remove the webcam.

    Edit

  16. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Disassembly complete: step 15, image 1 of 1

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

    Edit

  17. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Remove any protective liners: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Peel off any protective liners covering the camera lens on the replacement webcam.

    • Carefully look over the part and peel off any remaining liners. The liners are normally clear or colored plastic films that easily detach.

    Edit

  18. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the webcam: step 17, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the webcam: step 17, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the webcam: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Bend an inch (2.5 cm) of the webcam cable over so that the shiny side is facing you.

    • Slide the webcam cable into the ZIF connector up to the printed line on the cable.

    • Use your finger to flip down and gently press the locking tab in place.

    Edit

  19. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to flip the webcam back into its recess in the Top Cover.

    Edit

  20. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Align the webcam bracket to the Top Cover and lay it in place.

    • Make sure the tabs on the top edge of the webcam bracket sit in their slots on the top edge of the display.

    Edit

  21. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the two 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws to secure the webcam.

    Edit

  22. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Swing the display over: step 21, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Swing the display over: step 21, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Swing the display over: step 21, image 3 of 3

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

    Edit

  23. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Slide the display in place: step 22, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Slide the display in place: step 22, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Slide the display in place: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Align the display in the Top Cover such that the top edge of the display is slightly below the top edge of the Top Cover.

    • 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.

    Edit

  24. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the display screws: step 23, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the display screws: step 23, image 2 of 2

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the four 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws to secure the display to the Top Cover.

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

    Edit

  25. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the Display Cover: step 24, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement, Install the Display Cover: step 24, image 2 of 2

    • Align the Display Cover to the bottom of the display.

    Edit

  26. Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Webcam Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 2

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

    • Make sure all the clips along the left, top, and right edges are fully seated.

    Edit
Conclusion

You finished fixing your Framework Laptop!

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

If you need help, contact Framework support.

Author

with 1 other contributor

Arthur Shi

Member since: 01/03/18

325,765 Reputation

810 Guides authored

Badges: 47

+44 more badges

Team

Guide Team Member of Guide Team

Staff

10 Members

16,375 Guides authored

0 Guide Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 4

Past 30 Days: 17

All Time: 406