Framework Laptop 16 Graphics Module Thermal Pad Removal

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 (first photo)

AMD Radeon™ RX 7700S (second photo)

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the four 3.6 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the Graphics Module cover:

Two screws on the flat surface of the module, next to the fans.

Two screws on the thin edge of the module, near the ends. You'll need to flip the module on its back edge to access them.

Use your fingers to lift the cover off the Graphics Module and remove it.

Use the flat end of a spudger, or a clean fingernail, to lift up and release the locking tab on the left fan ZIF connector.

Use your fingers to grip the brown pull tab and slide the fan cable straight out of its socket.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws securing the left fan.

Use one hand to press the fan cable flat to the module.

Use your other hand to pull the fan out of its housing, making sure to thread the cable though its slot.

Remove the fan.

Use the flat end of a spudger, or a clean fingernail, to lift up and release the locking tab on the right fan ZIF connector.

Use your fingers to grip the brown pull tab and slide the fan cable straight out of its socket.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws securing the right fan.

Use one hand to press the fan cable flat to the module.

Use your other hand to pull the fan out of its housing, making sure to thread the cable though its slot.

Remove the fan.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the captive T5 Torx screws securing the Graphics Module Heatsink:

Loosen the captive screw at the bottom left corner of the heatsink.

Loosen the captive screws directly over the GPU in order from 1–4 (the numbers are engraved on the metal near the screw).

Use the flat end of the Framework Screwdriver to pry up the flat metal plate under the heat pipes until you feel the thermal pads separate.

Grip the edges of the heatsink, near its curved pipes, and lift it straight up to remove it.