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Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal

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    1. Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Lift the interposer door: step 1, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Lift the interposer door: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the interposer door by its black pull tab and let it rest upright.

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    2. Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Loosen the interposer screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

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    3. Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Remove the interposer: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Remove the interposer: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the interposer by its pull tab and remove it.

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    4. Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Loosen the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Loosen the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the Expansion Bay Shell.

      • Close the interposer door before continuing.

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    5. Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Remove the Expansion Bay Shell: step 5, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Remove the Expansion Bay Shell: step 5, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Expansion Bay Shell Removal, Remove the Expansion Bay Shell: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Close your laptop and flip it over.

      • Slide the Expansion Bay Shell out of the laptop and remove it.

      • The shell should slide out easily. If you feel any resistance, check that the screws holding it in place are fully loosened.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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