Introduction
Congratulations on getting the Framework Laptop 16 DIY Edition! Follow this quick start guide to assemble your laptop and get it running.
What you need
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Framework Laptop chassis with pre-installed Mid Plate, Touchpad Module, and Touch Spacers.
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Bezel
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Keyboard and Input Modules
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Memory and Storage
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Expansion Cards
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Power Adapter
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Framework Screwdriver
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Use your fingernail to pull out the Input Module latch and unlock the Touchpad Spacer next to it.
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Use your fingers to slide the Touchpad Spacer toward the bottom edge of the laptop and unclip it.
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Lift the Touchpad Spacer off the laptop and remove it.
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Use your fingers to slide the Touchpad Module toward the bottom edge of the laptop and disconnect it.
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Lift the Touchpad Module and remove it.
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Grip the black pull tab on the Mid Plate cable press connector and lift up to disconnect it.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the 16 captive T5 Torx screws securing the Mid Plate.
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Use your fingers to lift the Mid Plate off the laptop and remove it.
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Orient the module with its label facing down and align the gold contacts with the left socket labeled DDR5 Channel 0.
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Insert the contact edge into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
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Press the edges of the memory module down until the side clips lock it in place.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the 2 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the secondary SSD.
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Align the SSD's gold contacts with its socket.
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Insert the SSD partially into the socket at a shallow angle. You should still be able to see most of the gold contacts.
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Press the SSD flat to the Mainboard.
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Use a Framework Screwdriver to install the 2 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the secondary SSD.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the 2 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the primary SSD.
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Insert the SSD into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
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While holding the SSD flat to the Mainboard, use your Framework Screwdriver to install the 2 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the primary SSD.
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If there's a blue liner on the thermal pad located on the bottom of the Mid Plate, use your fingers to peel it off.
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Place the Mid Plate on the laptop, making sure it sits evenly on its alignment pegs.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the 16 T5 Torx captive screws in order (starting with 2) to secure the Mid Plate evenly.
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Align the Mid Plate cable press connector over its socket and press down to connect it.
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Hold the Input Module at a slight downward angle and align it with one of the dotted lines on the Mid Plate.
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Slide the top lip of the Input Module underneath the ventilation plate and lay the module down flat to let the magnets pull it into place.
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Hold the keyboard at a slight downward angle and align it with two of the dotted lines on the Mid Plate.
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Slide the top lip of the keyboard underneath the ventilation plate and lay the keyboard down flat to let the magnets pull it into place.
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Place the Touchpad Spacer over its spot on the laptop with the bottom edge overhanging slightly.
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Slide the Touchpad Spacer towards the top of the laptop to secure it.
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Place the Touchpad Module flat on its cutout so its clips are properly aligned.
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Press the Touchpad Module down and slide it into place so it lines up evenly with the bottom edge of the laptop.
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Align the bezel over the perimeter of the display and let the magnets pull the bezel into place.
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Slide an Expansion Card into an Expansion Card slot.
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Repeat for the remaining Expansion Cards along that edge.
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Plug the AC Cable into the Power Adapter.
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Plug the USB-C Cable into the Power Adapter.
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Plug the AC Cable into a power outlet.
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Your Framework Laptop ships in shipping mode, where the battery is disabled until you plug the laptop in for the first time.
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Plug the USB-C Cable into any USB-C port on your laptop.
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You're done assembling your Framework Laptop! Now, you'll need to install an OS.
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For drivers, firmware, and software updates, check out this page.
If you need help, contact Framework support.
