Introduction
Use this guide to replace the battery in your Framework 16" laptop.
Before starting this repair, we recommend discharging your battery to 25% to help make it easier to dispose as e-waste.
Note: the laptop used in this guide is a generic setup of one US keyboard, one numpad module, and two touchpad spacers. Your setup might vary, but the procedure should remain the same.
What you need
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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 two pull tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and lift until its magnets release.
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Remove the keyboard.
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Grip the pull tab at the bottom of the Input Module and lift until its magnets release.
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Remove the Input Module.
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Repeat for any remaining Input Modules.
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Grip the black pull tab on the Mid Plate cable press connector.
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Lift up to disconnect the Mid Plate cable.
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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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Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the battery.
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Grip the black pull tab at the top of the battery and lift to disconnect the battery connector.
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Remove the battery.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.
