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Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the fingerprint reader in your Framework Laptop 16.

What you need

  1. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Before you begin: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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  2. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Unlock the Input Modules: step 2, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Unlock the Input Modules: step 2, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Unlock the Input Modules: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingernail to pull out the two Input Module latches and unlock them.

    • The latch will show red if it's unlocked.

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  3. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Spacers: step 3, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Spacers: step 3, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Spacers: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to slide the Touchpad Spacer toward the bottom edge of the laptop and unclip it.

    • If you're having trouble, check if the corresponding Input Module latch is properly unlocked.

    • Lift the Touchpad Spacer off the laptop and remove it.

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  4. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the same procedure for the other touchpad spacer.

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  5. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Module: step 5, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Module: step 5, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Module: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to slide the Touchpad Module toward the bottom edge of the laptop and disconnect it.

    • If you're having trouble, check if the Input Module latches are properly unlocked.

    • Lift the Touchpad Module and remove it.

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  6. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the keyboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the keyboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • The keyboard is held in place with strong magnets. Apply gradually increasing force to avoid having the keyboard violently eject.

    • Grip the two pull tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and lift until its magnets release.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  7. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Input Modules: step 7, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Input Modules: step 7, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Input Modules: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Your Input Module(s) might be different, but the procedure to remove them is the same.

    • Grip the pull tab at the bottom of the Input Module and lift until its magnets release.

    • Remove the Input Module.

    • Repeat for any remaining Input Modules.

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  8. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Disconnect the Mid Plate cable: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Disconnect the Mid Plate cable: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Grip the black pull tab on the Mid Plate cable press connector.

    • Lift up to disconnect the Mid Plate cable.

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  9. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the Mid Plate screws: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the Mid Plate screws: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • The Mid Plate screws are ordered from 2–17 (number 1 is the press connector). You don't have to follow the order, but you can use it to help keep track of the screws you've loosened.

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the 16 captive T5 Torx screws securing the Mid Plate.

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  10. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate: step 10, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate: step 10, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to lift the Mid Plate off the laptop and remove it.

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  11. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Lift the interposer door: step 11, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Lift the interposer door: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the interposer door by its black pull tab and let it rest upright.

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  12. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the interposer screws: step 12, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the interposer screws: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • If you have the Graphics Module installed, your interposer will have four screws. If you have the Expansion Bay Shell installed, you'll have three screws instead.

    • If you have the Graphics Module, use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the four captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

    • If you have the Expansion Bay Shell, use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

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  13. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the interposer: step 13, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the interposer: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the interposer by its pull tab and remove it.

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  14. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 14, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 14, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Loosen the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the module in the Expansion Bay.

    • Close the interposer door before continuing.

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  16. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Expansion Bay Module: step 15, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Expansion Bay Module: step 15, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the Expansion Bay Module: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Close your laptop and flip it over.

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

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

    • Flip your laptop and reopen it.

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  17. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint reader: step 16, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint reader: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the fingerprint reader ZIF connector next to the memory.

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  18. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grip the blue pull tab and slide the fingerprint reader cable straight out of its socket.

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  19. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • The fingerprint reader cable is lightly adhered to the laptop's frame.

    • Use your fingers to peel the fingerprint reader cable away from the frame and separate the adhesive.

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  20. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the ventilation plate: step 19, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the ventilation plate: step 19, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the ventilation plate: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • The ventilation plate is held in place with magnets.

    • Lift the bottom of the ventilation plate and pull it away from the laptop until the magnets release.

    • Remove the ventilation plate.

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  21. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the fingerprint reader cover screws: step 20, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the fingerprint reader cover screws: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • The fingerprint reader cover screws are marked 1–3. You don't need to follow this order, but you can use it to help keep track of the screws you've removed.

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the three 2.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the fingerprint reader cover.

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  22. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the fingerprint reader: step 21, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the fingerprint reader: step 21, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Remove the fingerprint reader: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to lift the fingerprint reader cover and remove it.

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  23. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the fingerprint reader out of its slot in the ventilation plate and remove it.

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  24. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Disassembly complete: step 23, image 1 of 1

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

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  25. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the fingerprint reader cover screws: step 24, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the fingerprint reader cover screws: step 24, image 2 of 2

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the three 2.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the fingerprint reader cover.

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  26. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the fingerprint reader cover: step 25, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the fingerprint reader cover: step 25, image 2 of 2

    • Place the fingerprint reader cover over the back of the reader.

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  27. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the fingerprint reader: step 26, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the fingerprint reader: step 26, image 2 of 2

    • Place the fingerprint reader into its slot in the ventilation plate.

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  28. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the ventilation plate: step 27, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the ventilation plate: step 27, image 2 of 2

    • Lay the ventilation plate along the top edge of the laptop and let its magnets pull into place.

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  29. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Connect the fingerprint reader: step 28, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Connect the fingerprint reader: step 28, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grip the blue pull tab and slide the fingerprint reader cable straight into its socket.

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  30. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 29, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 29, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to press down the locking tab on the fingerprint reader ZIF connector.

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  31. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 30, image 1 of 1

    • Press the fingerprint reader cable to the frame to re-adhere it.

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  32. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Lift the interposer door: step 31, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Lift the interposer door: step 31, image 2 of 2

    • Close the interposer door.

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  33. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the interposer screws: step 32, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the interposer screws: step 32, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the interposer screws: step 32, image 3 of 3

    • If you have the Graphics Module installed, your interposer will have four screws. If you have the Expansion Bay Shell installed, you'll have three screws instead.

    • If you have the Graphics Module, use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the four captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

    • If you have the Expansion Bay Shell, use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

    • Close the interposer door.

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  34. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the interposer: step 33, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the interposer: step 33, image 2 of 2

    • Place the interposer over its spot between the Mainboard and the module.

    • Depending on if you're installing a Graphics Module or the Expansion Bay Shell, the interposer should be oriented so either rubber grommets or metal tabs cover the Expansion Bay screws.

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  35. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 34, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the Expansion Bay Module screws: step 34, image 2 of 2

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the Expansion Bay Module.

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  36. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Insert the Expansion Bay Module: step 35, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Insert the Expansion Bay Module: step 35, image 2 of 2
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  37. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the Mid Plate: step 36, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the Mid Plate: step 36, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Place the Mid Plate: step 36, image 3 of 3

    • Place the Mid Plate on the laptop, making sure it sits evenly on its alignment pegs.

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  38. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the Mid Plate screws: step 37, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Tighten the Mid Plate screws: step 37, image 2 of 2

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the 16 captive T5 Torx screws in order (starting with 2) to secure the Mid Plate evenly.

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  39. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Connect the Mid Plate cable: step 38, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Connect the Mid Plate cable: step 38, image 2 of 2

    • Align the Mid Plate cable press connector over its socket and press down to connect it.

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  40. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Input Modules: step 39, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Input Modules: step 39, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Input Modules: step 39, image 3 of 3

    • Your Input Module(s) might be different, but the procedure to remove them is the same.

    • Align the top edge of the Input Module with the top edge of the laptop.

    • Lay the Input Module on the laptop and let the magnets pull the keyboard into place

    • Make sure the Input Module is seated properly on its alignment pegs and sits flush with the edges of the laptop.

    • Repeat for any remaining Input Modules.

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  41. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the keyboard: step 40, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the keyboard: step 40, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the keyboard: step 40, image 3 of 3

    • Align the top edge of the keyboard with the top edge of the laptop.

    • Lay the keyboard on the laptop and let the magnets pull the keyboard into place

    • Make sure the keyboard is seated properly on its alignment pegs and sits flush with the edges of the laptop.

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  42. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Touchpad Module: step 41, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Touchpad Module: step 41, image 2 of 2

    • Place the Touchpad Module flat on its cutout so its clips are properly aligned.

    • 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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  43. Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Touchpad Spacers: step 42, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Touchpad Spacers: step 42, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Install the Touchpad Spacers: step 42, image 3 of 3

    • Place the Touchpad Spacer over its spot on the laptop with the bottom edge overhanging slightly.

    • Slide the Touchpad Spacer towards the top of the laptop to secure it.

    • Repeat the same procedure for the other Touchpad Spacer.

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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.

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