Framework Laptop 13 Pro Mainboard Removal

Use your fingers to grip the edges of the Speakers Cable connector.

Pull the connector straight out of its socket to disconnect it.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the Audio Board ZIF connector on the Mainboard.

Use your fingers to lightly grip the Audio Board cable and slide it straight out of its socket.

Grip the Display eDP Cable connector by its pull tab and lift up to disconnect it.

Repeat the previous step for the Webcam Cable connector.

Use your fingers or the flat end of the Framework Screwdriver to lift the two Antenna Cables out of their clips on the Mainboard.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the captive T5 Torx screw securing the Wi-Fi module.

Grip the end of the Wi-Fi module with the screw hole and slide it out of its socket.

Position the Wi-Fi module to the right of the laptop to keep it out of the way of the Mainboard.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the five 1.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the Mainboard.

Use your fingers to lift the bottom edge of the Mainboard enough to grip its edges.

Lift the Mainboard off its alignment pegs and remove it.