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Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Congratulations on getting the Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition! Follow this quick start guide to assemble your laptop and get it running.

  1. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Unbox your Framework Laptop: step 1, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Unbox your Framework Laptop: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Unbox your Framework Laptop and make sure you've received the following items:

    • Framework Laptop chassis with pre-installed Mid Plate, Bezel, Memory, Storage, Touchpad Module, and Touch Spacers.

    • Expansion Cards

    • Keyboard

    • Input Modules

    • Power Adapter

    • Framework Screwdriver

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  2. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Open the laptop: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Open the laptop: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Open the laptop.

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  3. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the plastic cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the plastic cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the plastic cover.

    • The protective cover is made of post-consumer recycled PET and is highly recyclable. Please recycle this with your household recycling.

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  4. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Unlock the Touchpad Spacer: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Unlock the Touchpad Spacer: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingernail to pull out the Input Module latch and unlock the Touchpad Spacer next to it.

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  5. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the Touchpad Spacer: step 5, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the Touchpad Spacer: step 5, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the Touchpad Spacer: step 5, 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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  6. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 6, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 6, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the previous two steps to remove the other Touchpad Spacer.

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  7. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the Touchpad Module: step 7, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the Touchpad Module: step 7, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Remove the Touchpad Module: step 7, image 3 of 3

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

    • Lift the Touchpad Module and remove it.

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  8. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Input Modules: step 8, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Input Modules: step 8, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Input Modules: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • The top row of the laptop is fully customizable, but each Input Module follows the same installation procedure. The next three steps show installing the combination used in the first photo.

    • Check out this page for all of the possible Input Module combinations.

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  10. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 9, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 9, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the Input Module at a slight downward angle and align it with one of the dotted lines on the Mid Plate.

    • 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.

    • Make sure the alignment pegs are slotted into the Input Module and that it sits flat. Otherwise, pull the module off the laptop and readjust it.

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  11. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 10, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 10, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the previous step for the other Input Module.

    • If you've already installed a numpad, you'll only have space for the keyboard and not another module.

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  12. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the keyboard: step 11, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the keyboard: step 11, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the keyboard: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the keyboard at a slight downward angle and align it with two of the dotted lines on the Mid Plate.

    • The keyboard can be placed on the left, center, or right edges of the laptop depending on which Input Modules you've installed.

    • 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.

    • Make sure the alignment pegs are slotted into the keyboard and that it sits flat. Otherwise, pull the keyboard off the laptop and readjust it.

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  13. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Bottom row information: step 12, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Bottom row information: step 12, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Bottom row information: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • The bottom row of the laptop is fully customizable. The next four steps show installing the combination used in the first photo.

    • Note: for the Touchpad Module to be on the left, the keyboard can't be installed in the center.

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  14. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Touchpad Spacers: step 13, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Touchpad Spacers: step 13, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Touchpad Spacers: step 13, 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.

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  15. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 14, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 14, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the previous step for the other Touchpad Spacer.

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  16. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Touchpad Module: step 15, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Touchpad Module: step 15, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Touchpad Module: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  17. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Lock the Input Modules: step 16, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Lock the Input Modules: step 16, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Lock the Input Modules: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Push the Input Module latches back into place to lock them.

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  18. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Reposition the laptop: step 17, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Reposition the laptop: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Close the laptop and flip it over.

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  19. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Expansion Cards: step 18, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Expansion Cards: step 18, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Install the Expansion Cards: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • If you have the AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series, click here for information on Expansion Card compatibility.

    • If you have the AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series, click here for information on Expansion Card compatibility.

    • Slide an Expansion Card into an Expansion Card slot.

    • You don't need to unlock the latch to install the Expansion Cards—only when you want to remove them.

    • The Expansion Cards should click into place, and the front edge should be flush with the laptop.

    • Repeat for the remaining Expansion Cards along that edge.

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  20. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 19, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • If there's a red bar showing under the Expansion Card latch, use your finger to flip the latch and lock the row of Expansion Cards above it.

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  21. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 20, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 20, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide: step 20, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the previous two steps for the other row of Expansion Cards.

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  22. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Assemble the Framework Power Adapter: step 21, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Assemble the Framework Power Adapter: step 21, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Assemble the Framework Power Adapter: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Plug the AC Cable into the Power Adapter.

    • Plug the USB-C Cable into the Power Adapter.

    • You can plug either end of the USB-C cable into the adapter.

    • Plug the AC Cable into a power outlet.

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  23. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Plug in the laptop: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Your Framework Laptop ships in shipping mode, where the battery is disabled until you plug the laptop in for the first time.

    • Plug the USB-C Cable into any USB-C port on your laptop.

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  24. Framework Laptop 16 Pre-Built Edition Quick Start Guide, Turn on the laptop: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Your Framework Laptop is ready for use! Open the lid and press the power button at the top right corner of the laptop.

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Conclusion

For drivers, firmware, and software updates, check out this page.

If you need help, contact Framework support.

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