Framework Laptop 13 Pro Battery Replacement

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop from the OS.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the five captive T5 Torx screws securing the Input Cover.

Flip over your laptop and open it.

Use your fingers to lift the Input Cover up and release it from its magnets.

Flip the top of the Input Cover so the Keyboard is facing down.

Rest the Input Cover over the Battery, making sure the Touchpad Cable isn't being strained.

Insert your finger into the Touchpad Cable press connector loop.

Lift up to disconnect the Touchpad Cable from the Mainboard.

Remove the Input Cover.

Use your fingers to grip the edges of the Battery connector and slide it straight out of its socket to disconnect the Battery.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the Battery.

Lift the Battery towards the top edge of the laptop to slide its plastic tabs out of the Bottom Cover.

Remove the Battery.

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

Insert the Battery into its cutout, making sure its plastic tabs are slotted into the Bottom Cover.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the Battery.

Before continuing, check the pins on the Battery socket and make sure they aren't bent.

Use your fingers to align the Battery connector with its socket and slide it straight in to reconnect the Battery.

Position the Input Cover, Keyboard down, on top of the laptop so it just covers the Battery.

Insert your finger into the Touchpad Cable press connector loop.

Align the press connector over its socket and press down with your finger.

Flip the Input Cover over the laptop and align the bottom edges.

Lay the Input Cover over the laptop and let the magnets snap it into place.

Close the laptop and flip it over.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the five captive T5 Torx screws securing the Input Cover.