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| founded = {{start date and age|2020|1|}}<ref name="makezine">{{Cite web|url=https://makezine.com/2021/09/02/how-i-built-framework-the-laptop-tackling-the-right-to-repair/|title=How I Built Framework, The Laptop Tackling The Right To Repair &#124; Make|date=September 2, 2021|website=Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers}}</ref>
| founder = Nirav Patel
| hq_location_city = [[Burlingame, California|Burlingame]], [[California]]
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| key_people = Nirav Patel <small>(founder, CEO)</small><br>
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[[File:Framework laptop part made with love by team.jpg|thumb|Framework team member's names printed on a part of the Framework Laptop]]

'''Framework Computer, Inc.''' is an American [[Laptop|laptop computer]] manufacturer.<ref name="pcmag">{{Cite web |last1=Buzzi |first1=Matthew |last2=Burek |first2=John |date=August 25, 2021 |title=Framework Laptop Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/framework-laptop |website=[[PCMAG]]}}</ref><ref name="tomsguide">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/framework-laptop-review-the-anti-macbook-has-arrived|title=Framework Laptop review: The anti-MacBook has arrived|first=Alex|last=Wawro|date=August 18, 2021|website=Tom's Guide}}</ref><ref name="arstechnica">{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/frameworks-new-lightweight-modular-laptop-delivers-on-its-promises/|title=Review: Framework's lightweight modular laptop is a winner|first=Jim|last=Salter|date=July 27, 2021|website=Ars Technica}}</ref><ref name="cnet">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/framework-laptop-review-a-functional-and-futureproof-13-inches/|title=Framework Laptop review: A functional and futureproof 13 inches|first=Lori|last=Grunin|date=July 22, 2021|website=CNET}}</ref> The company positions itself as a proponent of the [[right to repair]] movement,<ref name="ft">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/e1e6d16c-4e0b-45a9-8007-95da916341f0|title=Why Big Tech should embrace the 'right to repair' revolution|website=www.ft.com|first1=Dave|last1=Lee|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref><ref name="freethink">{{Cite web|url=https://www.freethink.com/series/challengers/right-to-repair|title=This DIY laptop is challenging tech giants like Apple & Microsoft|website=www.freethink.com|author=Freethink Team|date=October 16, 2021}}</ref><ref name="makezine"/> and their laptops are designed to be easy to disassemble, with replaceable parts.<ref name="pcmag"/><ref name="tomsguide"/>

== History ==

In January 2020, the company was founded by Nirav Patel, who was the original Head of Hardware at [[Reality Labs|Oculus]].<ref name="makezine" /><ref name="freethink" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-03-26 |title=The superfast rise of Oculus VR: How it went from startup to $2B acquisition in 21 months (interview) |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/the-accelerated-life-of-oculus-vr-interview/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref> In the first half of 2021, Framework was funded with a $9 million [[seed money|seed round]].<ref name="framework-pitch-series-a">{{Cite web|url=https://pitch.com/presentations/Framework-Pitch-Deck-3mETzR4VNkQP5ncnEk0eS8Kk?slide=472d36fd-f50e-49d2-9b4d-a0396debadf8|title=Framework Pitch Deck by @framework - Pitch|publisher=Framework|date=May 24, 2022|website=Pitch}}</ref><ref name="anorak-post">{{Cite web|url=https://www.anorak.vc/post/why-i-invested-in-framework|title=Why I invested in Framework|first=Greg|last=Castle|date=Jun 21, 2021|website=Anorak Ventures}}</ref> YouTuber [[Linus Sebastian]] invested $225,000 in the company in September, 2021<ref name="linus-tech-tips-disclose">{{Cite web|publisher=Linus Tech Tips|title=I'm Legally Obligated to Disclose This|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSxbc1IN9Gg|date=September 15, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Linus Tech Tips |date=2023-03-26 |title=I Made a Bad Decision – Framework Investment Update |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeCdBVHYa_8 |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> after having previously commended the 11th Gen Intel Framework Laptop 13.<ref name="linus-tech-tips-review">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkTgPt3M4k|title=A Completely Upgradeable Laptop? - Framework Laptop Review|author=Linus Tech Tips|date=July 26, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

In January 2022, the company raised an additional $18 million of financing in a [[series A round|series A]] round, led by [[Spark Capital]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/frameworks-series-a-and-the-years-ahead|title=Framework's Series A and the Years Ahead|date=January 27, 2022|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref><ref name="techcrunch-series-a">{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/framework-looks-to-expand-repairability-beyond-the-laptop/|title=Framework looks to expand repairability beyond the laptop|date=February 1, 2022|website=TechCrunch}}</ref><ref name="framework-pitch-series-a" />

In April 2024, the company raised an additional $17 million of financing in a series A-1 round, led by [[Spark Capital]], with Buckley Ventures, Anzu Partners, [[Cooler Master]], and Pathbreaker Ventures. In addition to the $17 million, the company is opening up $1 million to equity crowdfunding through $10,000 investments. The company announced its expansion into other areas of consumer electronics with this round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/frameworks-series-a-1-and-community-participation|title=Framework's Series A-1 and Community Participation|date=April 23, 2024|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref><ref name="techcrunch-series-a-1">{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/frameworks-repairability-philosophy-is-set-to-expand-beyond-the-laptop/|title=Framework's repairability philosophy is set to expand beyond the laptop|date=April 23, 2024|website=TechCrunch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hollister|first=Sean|date=2024-04-23|title=Framework won't be just a laptop company anymore |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138475/framework-laptop-product-categories-new|access-date=2024-04-24|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref>

==Products==

=== Framework Laptop 13 ===
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In July 2021, Framework began fulfillment of their first product, the Framework Laptop (retroactively the Framework Laptop 13), with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip to the [[United States|US]] and [[Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/the-framework-laptop-is-now-shipping-and-press-reviews|title=The Framework Laptop is now shipping, and press reviews are up!|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref> In December 2021, Framework opened pre-orders to the [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[Germany]] and [[France]].<ref name="frame.work-pre-order-uk-germany-france">{{Cite web|date=December 16, 2021|url=https://frame.work/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-uk-germany-and-france|title=Now Available for Pre-order in UK, Germany, and France|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref> In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for [[Ireland]], [[Austria]] and [[Netherlands|The Netherlands]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Patel|first=Nirav|date=2022-02-22|title=Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world|url=https://frame.work/nl/en/blog/bringing-the-framework-laptop-to-more-of-the-world|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Framework|language=en}}</ref> The Framework Laptop received a 10 out of 10 in [[iFixit|iFixit's]] repairability score.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 28, 2021|title=Framework Laptop Teardown: 10/10, But is it Perfect?|url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/51614/framework-laptop-teardown-10-10-but-is-it-perfect|website=iFixit|language=en}}</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/13/framework-laptop-review-a-modular-pc-easy-to-fix-or-upgrade Framework Laptop review: a modular PC easy to fix or upgrade] The Guardian. 2022.</ref> The standard Framework Laptop ships as a fully assembled laptop, while the Framework Laptop [[Do it yourself|DIY]] Edition ships with the RAM, storage, operating system, and in 11th Gen, the WiFi module uninstalled. All of these modules can be ordered with the DIY edition for an additional fee, or left out and purchased separately.

In May 2022, the company launched their second generation Framework Laptop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip that ships with an upgraded back panel, alongside their 12 Gen Upgrade Kit, to allow 11th Gen users to upgrade their laptops. In September 2022, pre-ordering became available for [[Australia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Now available for pre-order in Australia |url=https://frame.work/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-australia |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>

In September 2022, the company launched a [[Chromebook]] edition based on their 12th Gen Intel model for $999. Unlike the standard laptop, the Chromebook's specifications is fixed to an i5-1240P, 8&nbsp;GB of RAM and a 256&nbsp;GB SSD - but it retains the same upgradability as the standard laptop. Framework claims that the Chromebook edition has upgraded speakers and batteries compared to the standard laptop - but the speakers were described as "muffled" by ZDnet and the battery life was rated as quite poor for a Chromebook by ZDnet, Engadget and PCMag. Engadget and PCMag criticise the price relative to other Chromebooks, but the former states that given the hardware it seems fair.<ref name="chromeunboxed-framework-chromebook">{{Cite web|url=https://chromeunboxed.com/framework-laptop-chromebook-edition-google-chrome-os/|title=Google and Framework partner up to launch a fully-modular Chromebook|first=Robby|last=Payne|date=September 21, 2022|website=Chrome Unboxed}}</ref><ref name="zdnet-chromebook">{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/frameworks-new-chromebook-laptop-pieces-together-the-best-of-both-worlds/|title=Framework's new Chromebook laptop pieces together the best of both worlds|first=June|last=Wan|date=September 21, 2022|website=ZDNET}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chin |first=Monica |date=2022-09-21 |title=Framework's new Chromebook is upgradable and customizable |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363862/framework-laptop-chromebook-edition-laptop-design-specs-price-release |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hear me out: The modular Framework Chromebook is worth the $1,000 (for some) |url=https://www.engadget.com/framework-modular-repairable-chromebook-review-173035156.html |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Engadget |date=December 12, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/framework-laptop-chromebook-edition |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2023, a third-generation laptop was announced, featuring [[Raptor Lake|13th Gen Intel Core]] and [[Ryzen#Ryzen 7000|Ryzen 7040]] processors. The designation of ''Framework Laptop 13'' was adopted to distinguish it from the concurrently announced Framework Laptop 16.<ref name="framework-next-level-2023">{{Citation |last=Patel |first=Nirav |title=Framework Next Level Event - 2023 Launch Event|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccpsyRipHlk |date=2023-03-23 |access-date=2023-03-23 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="pcworld-next-level">{{Cite web|title=Framework's Latest Laptops Add AMD & Discrete GPU Options|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w07c80xoc5w|date=2023-03-25|access-date=2023-03-29 |author=PCWorld|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> During this same event, Framework announced a higher capacity 61 Wh battery, a matte display option, and a [[Cooler Master]] case to house Framework motherboards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouvier |first=Scott |date=2023-03-24 |title=Framework Laptop 13 Finally Gets AMD Options |url=https://www.omglinux.com/framework-laptop-finally-gets-amd-option/ |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=OMG! Linux |language=en-US}}</ref> The initial shipments of the AMD-based Framework laptops were delayed due to electrical and firmware related issues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horsey |first=Julian |date=2023-09-15 |title=Framework Laptop 13 with AMD Ryzen 7040 Series APU |url=https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/framework-laptop-13-modular-laptop/ |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Geeky Gadgets |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Motherboard ====

In April 2022, the company partly open sourced their [[motherboard]] with [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] and electrical documentation,<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 18, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rjUlznKioo&t=300s|title=The Download: New Job, New Channel, DALL-E 2, Framework Laptop and more|author=GitHub|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref name="arstechnica-mainboard">{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/framework-will-sell-you-its-laptop-motherboard-without-the-laptop-for-399/|title=Buy the Framework laptop's $399 motherboard to make your own mini PC|first=Andrew|last=Cunningham|date=April 22, 2022|website=Ars Technica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=May 1, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1B1ooz5aSU|title=The Framework Mainboard Case! Printed, Built, Tested.|author=Elevated Systems|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref name="LouisRossmann-schematics">{{Cite web |last1=Rossmann |first1=Louis |date=May 13, 2022 |title=Framework laptop finally embraces "schematics or die", long live framework! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cJj8PUY0DU |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> being available in their [[marketplace]], giving away 100 motherboards to makers and developers.<ref name="frame.work-mainboard">{{Cite web|date=April 18, 2022|url=https://frame.work/blog/mainboard-availability-and-open-source-release|title=Mainboard Availability and Open Source Release|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref><ref name="hackaday-mainboard">{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2022/04/21/modular-laptop-maker-provides-mainboard-documentation-for-non-laptop-projects/|title=Modular Laptop Maker Provides Mainboard Documentation For Non-Laptop Projects|first=Ryan|last=Flowers|date=April 21, 2022|website=Hackaday}}</ref>

There is an issue with the first generation motherboards with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, that requires complete removal and reconnection of both the main battery and the [[real-time clock|RTC]] coin cell battery, if the laptop is not charged for a relatively short period of time.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 7, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/laptop-wont-power-on-unless-i-plug-in-ac-power/13085/61|title=Laptop won't power on unless i plug in AC power|website=community.frame.work}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yeokhengmeng.com/2021/09/review-usage-and-repair-of-the-framework-laptop/|title=Review, usage and repair of the Framework laptop|website=yeokhengmeng.com|author=Yeo Kheng Meng|date=September 21, 2021|access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref> The company said that this issue is caused by the 11th Gen Intel Core silicon bug, and that they would work to swap out a replacement [[real-time clock|RTC]] coin cell battery or 11th Gen motherboard for the people facing the issue.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 15, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/rtc-viability-of-using-a-rechargable-rtc-battery/17664/43|title=RTC: Viability of using a rechargable RTC battery|website=community.frame.work}}</ref><ref name="linus-tech-tips-first-generation-rtc-battery">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5YOjLdfRZA&t=5958s|title=It's Coming For Us... - WAN Show June 17, 2022 - Framework transparency|author=Linus Tech Tips|date=June 17, 2022|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

==== Firmware ====

Framework Laptop 13 uses proprietary [[UEFI]] firmware, InsydeH2O by [[Insyde Software]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 9, 2021|url=https://www.insyde.com/press_news/press-releases/insyde%C2%AE-software-powers-newly-launched-framework%E2%84%A2-modular-laptop|title=Insyde® Software Powers Newly Launched Framework™ Modular Laptop|website=Insyde Software}}</ref><ref name="arstechnica-software-2024">{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/frameworks-software-and-firmware-have-been-a-mess-but-its-working-on-them/|title=Framework's software and firmware have been a mess, but it's working on them|first=Andrew|last=Cunningham|date=April 15, 2024|website=Ars Technica}}</ref> and an open sourced [[embedded controller]] (EC) firmware based on CrOS EC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromiumos/platform/ec/+/HEAD/README.md|title=CrOS EC (Embedded Controller)|website=chromium.googlesource.com}}</ref> by Framework. In April 2021, the company mentioned that open source firmware was well aligned to their mission.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 11, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/free-the-ec-and-coreboot-only/791/5|title=Coreboot on the Framework Laptop|website=community.frame.work|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref> In January 2022, the company open sourced their EC firmware.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/01/framework-put-up-the-source-code-for-their-embedded-controller-firmware/|title=Framework put up the source code for their Embedded Controller firmware|first=Liam|last=Dawe|date=January 21, 2022|via=www.gamingonlinux.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 21, 2022|url=https://frame.work/blog/open-sourcing-our-firmware|title=Open Sourcing our Firmware|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref> The company modifies the UEFI source code they bought from [[Insyde Software]] to meet their specific firmware needs. The company supports [[Linux]] Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) to update the firmware. Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition uses an open source firmware, [[coreboot]].<ref name="9to5google-framework-chromebook-coreboot">{{Cite web|first=Abner|last=Li|date=September 21, 2022|url=https://9to5google.com/2022/09/21/google-framework-chromebook/|title=Google and Framework making an upgradable Chromebook, starting at $999|website=[[9to5Google]]}}</ref>

In April 2024, it was described that the company has struggled with the other side of computing longevity and sustainability: providing up-to-date software.<ref name="arstechnica-software-2024"/> After that, the company published a blog article about software longevity, saying "We recognize that we have fallen short of where we need to be on software updates, and we are making the needed investments to resolve this.".<ref name="frame.work-software-longevity">{{Cite web|date=April 16, 2024|url=https://frame.work/blog/enabling-software-longevity|title=Enabling software longevity|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}</ref>

In May 2024, the released coreboot version 24.05 supported Framework Laptop 13 AMD Ryzen 7040 by an experimental coreboot port being worked on by several AMD firmware engineers and stakeholders as an unofficial project.<ref>{{Cite web|title=coreboot 24.05 release|url=https://blogs.coreboot.org/blog/2024/05/23/coreboot-24-05-release/|date=May 23, 2024|access-date=June 8, 2024|website=blogs.coreboot.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Coreboot 24.05 Released With 25 More Platforms - Including The Framework 13 AMD|url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/Coreboot-24.05-Released|date=May 23, 2024|access-date=June 8, 2024|website=www.phoronix.com|language=en}}</ref>

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|+ class="nowrap" | UEFI firmware on the motherboards
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! Motherboard !! UEFI product !! Upstream UEFI vendor !! Initial UEFI version !! Latest UEFI version
|-
| 11th Gen [[Intel Core]] || InsydeH2O UEFI Firmware || Insyde Software || 3.02 || 3.20<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-bios-releases-S1dMQt6F|title=Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (11th Gen Intel® Core™)|website=knowledgebase.frame.work|access-date=April 17, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 12th Gen Intel Core || InsydeH2O UEFI Firmware || Insyde Software || 3.04 || 3.08<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-12th-gen-intel-core-Bkx2kosqq|title=Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (12th Gen Intel® Core™)|website=knowledgebase.frame.work|access-date=April 17, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 13th Gen Intel Core || InsydeH2O UEFI Firmware || Insyde Software || 3.03 || 3.05<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (13th Gen Intel® Core™) |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-13th-gen-intel-core-BkQBvKWr3 |access-date=July 18, 2024 |website=knowledgebase.frame.work}}</ref>
|-
| AMD Ryzen 7040 || InsydeH2O UEFI Firmware || Insyde Software || 3.02 || 3.05<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-amd-ryzen-7040-series-r1rXGVL16|title=Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series)|website=knowledgebase.frame.work|access-date=April 17, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 12th Gen Intel Core Chromebook Edition || [[coreboot]]<ref name="9to5google-framework-chromebook-coreboot" /> || || ||
|}

==== Battery life ====

The initial 55 Wh battery in the original Intel 11th Gen CPU Model has been described as middling.<ref name="arstechnica" /><ref name=elevated-systems-6months-review>{{Cite web|date=February 27, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNYZkqIn8rg|title=Framework Laptop 6 Months Later. I'm Less Impressed|author=Elevated Systems|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> This feedback was addressed with the release of a 61 Wh battery, available as an option in the 2023 edition of the laptop.<ref name="framework-next-level-2023" /> An Ars Technica review found that the battery life of the 13th Gen Intel motherboard was significantly improved over prior designs, gaining a 40% uplift in [[PCMark]]'s battery test but remaining mostly the same when running [[Handbrake]] - this is despite the reviewer testing battery life with the 55 Wh battery from their previous machine, with an upgrade to the 61 Wh battery the runtime improved by another 13%.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cunningham |first=Andrew |date=2023-05-16 |title=Review: Framework Laptop's 13th-gen Intel upgrade helps fix its battery problem |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/review-framework-laptops-13th-gen-intel-upgrade-helps-fix-its-battery-problem/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us}}</ref>

The [[Ryzen|AMD Ryzen]] 7040U series option also increased battery life, as shown in a review by YouTube reviewer Just Josh. Given the additional battery life, better performance, less heat, and lower fan noise when idle, Josh recommended that users only consider the AMD model for those reasons.<ref>{{Citation |title=Framework 13 (AMD & Intel) Review: One is AWESOME, the other not! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwr14Q4C9gY |access-date=2024-01-14 |language=en}}</ref>

The battery drains even in a complete shut down state within UEFI version 3.07 or earlier with the 11th [[Intel Core]] [[motherboard]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 18, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/battery-slowly-drains-when-completely-shut-down/13923|title=Battery slowly drains when completely shut down|website=community.frame.work}}</ref> later fixed in UEFI unofficial version 3.08.<ref name="twitter-framework-20220610">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/status/1535041802125729792|title=Framework on Twitter|publisher=Framework|date=June 10, 2022|via=twitter.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=April 14, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/is-there-something-wrong-with-the-3-08-bios/17509/|title=Is there something wrong with the 3.08 BIOS?|website=community.frame.work}}</ref>

==== Technical specifications ====
As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"
|+Specifications of Framework 13 laptops
!scope="col" colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Model
!scope="colgroup" colspan="4" |Framework Laptop 13 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Choose Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition (13th Gen Intel® Core™) |url=https://frame.work/products/laptop-diy-13-gen-intel |access-date=2023-05-23 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
!scope="col" rowspan="2" |Chromebook
|-
!scope="col"|Intel 11th Gen
!scope="col"|Intel 12th Gen
!scope="col"|Intel 13th Gen
!scope="col"|AMD Ryzen 7040
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! rowspan="3" {{vert header|va=middle|mw=24px|Timeline}}
!Announced
|February 2021
|May 2022
|March 2023 
|March 2023
|September 2022
|-
!Released<!-- announcement of first shipments -->
|July 2021
|August 2022
|May 2023
|October 2023
|November 2022
|-
!Discontinued
|{{Yes|Active}}
|{{Yes|Active}}
|{{Yes|Active}}
|{{Yes|Active}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Framework :fedora: :ubuntu: (@frameworkcomputer@fosstodon.org) |url=https://fosstodon.org/@frameworkcomputer/111190638271558234 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=Fosstodon |language=en}}</ref>
|{{Yes|Active}}
|-
! rowspan="6" {{vert header|va=middle|Motherboard}}
!CPU
|[[List of Intel Core i5 processors#"Tiger Lake-UP3" (10 nm SuperFin)|i5-1135G7]]
[[List of Intel Core i7 processors#"Tiger Lake-UP3" (10 nm SuperFin)|i7-1165G7]]

[[List of Intel Core i7 processors#"Tiger Lake-UP3" (10 nm SuperFin)|i7-1185G7]]
|[[List of Intel Core i5 processors#"Alder Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i5-1240P]]
[[List of Intel Core i7 processors#"Alder Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i7-1260P]]

[[List of Intel Core i7 processors#"Alder Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i7-1280P]]
|[[List of Intel Core i5 processors#"Raptor Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i5-1340P]]
[[List of Intel Core i7 processors#"Raptor Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i7-1360P]]

[[List of Intel Core i7 processors#"Raptor Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i7-1370P]]
|[[List of AMD Ryzen processors#Ryzen 7000 series 2|7640U]]
[[List of AMD Ryzen processors#Ryzen 7000 series 2|7840U]] 
|[[List of Intel Core i5 processors#"Alder Lake-P" (Intel 7)|i5-1240P]]
|-
!Graphics
| colspan="3" |[[Intel Xe|Intel Iris Xe]] integrated graphics
|[[RDNA 3|RDNA3]] integrated graphics
|[[Intel Xe|Intel Iris Xe]] integrated graphics
|-
!Memory type
| colspan="3" | [[DDR4|DDR4-3200]], 2 slots
|[[DDR5|DDR5-5600]], 2 slots
|[[DDR4|DDR4-3200]], 2 slots
|-
!Memory capacity
| colspan="4" |{{Grey|Up to 2×32&nbsp;GB at time of purchase}}
|1×&nbsp;GB
|-
!Storage
| colspan="4" |{{Grey|1x M.2 2280, Up to 4 TB WD SN850X at time of purchase}}
|256&nbsp;GB [[NVMe]]
|-
!Cooling
| colspan="5" |28 W rated dissipation, 2×5 mm [[Heat pipe|heatpipe]] and 65 mm [[Centrifugal fan|fan]]
|-
! rowspan="4" {{vert header|va=middle|Display}}
!Size
| colspan="5" |285&nbsp;mm&nbsp;× 190&nbsp;mm, 13.5 inches diagonal
|-
!Resolution
| colspan="5" |2256×1504 (3:2)
|-
!Surface
| colspan="5" |>400 nit, 100% [[sRGB]] color gamut, glossy or matte
|-
!Hinges
| colspan="5" |3.3 kg or 4.0 kg; 3.5 kg (2nd gen.)
|-
! rowspan="5" {{vert header|va=middle|Input/Output}}
!Ports
| colspan="5" |4× configurable [[#Expansion cards|Expansion Card]] slots
3.5 mm TRRS audio connector
|-
!Input devices
| colspan="5" |Backlit 78-key [[Lite-On]] keyboard, 1.5 mm travel<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop Keyboard |url=https://frame.work/blog/the-keyboard |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
115&nbsp;mm&nbsp;× 76.6&nbsp;mm touchpad with 4&nbsp;mm cell size<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Touchpad and Fingerprint Reader |url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-deep-divethe-touchpad-and-fingerprint |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>

Fingerprint reader on power button
|-
!Video and audio
| colspan="5" |1920×1080 webcam, 1/6" OmniVision OV2740 and RealTek RTS5853 controller, {{f/}}2 4-element lens, 80° field of view<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop 1080p Webcam |url=https://frame.work/blog/1080p-webcam |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
Dual MEMS microphones

For privacy: camera power LED and hardware power switches
|-
!Wireless
|Intel AX201
{{Grey|DIY edition: Intel AX210}}
|Intel AX211
|Intel AX210
|AMD RZ616 
|
|-
!Speakers
| colspan="5" |Stereo 2 W speakers (original or 80&nbsp;dB)
|-
! rowspan="3" {{vert header|va=middle|Power}}
! rowspan="2" |Battery
| colspan="2" |55 Wh
| colspan="2" |55 Wh or 61 Wh
|55 Wh
|-
| colspan="5" |80% after 1000 charge-discharge cycles
|-
!Included adapter
| colspan="5" |60 W [[gallium nitride]] switch, USB-C
|-
! colspan="2" |Dimensions
| colspan="5" |297&nbsp;mm&nbsp;× 229&nbsp;mm&nbsp;× 15.9&nbsp;mm, {{Cvt|1.3|kg|lb}}
|-
! colspan="2" |Operating system
| colspan="4" |Windows pre-installed
{{Small|DIY edition: user-provided [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] or [[Linux distribution|Linux]]}}
|[[ChromeOS]]
|}

=== Framework Laptop 16 ===
Framework Laptop 16 is a larger laptop unveiled at the promotional ''Next Level'' keynote in March 2023. It is dubbed the “holy grail” of upgradeable laptops for engineers and gamers due to the new expansion bay that can attach PCIe components such as a dedicated GPU, as well as adapt the laptop's cooling system.<ref name="framework-next-level-2023" />

==== Firmware ====

Framework Laptop 16 uses proprietary [[UEFI]] firmware by [[Insyde Software]] as well as Framework Laptop 13.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+ class="nowrap" | UEFI firmware on the motherboards
|-
! Motherboard !! UEFI product !! Upstream UEFI vendor !! Initial UEFI version !! Latest UEFI version
|-
| AMD Ryzen 7040 || || Insyde Software || 3.02 || 3.03<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/framework-laptop-16-bios-and-driver-releases-BkeqkVovp|title=Framework Laptop 16 BIOS and Driver Releases|website=knowledgebase.frame.work|access-date=April 17, 2024}}</ref>
|}

==== Technical specifications ====
As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:small; text-align:center"
|+Specifications of Framework 16 laptops
|-
! rowspan="3" {{vert header|va=middle|mw=24px|Timeline}}
!Announced
|March 2023
|-
!Released<!-- announcement of first shipments -->
|Was planned to ship in Q4 2023, delayed to January/February 2024. Started shipping early February 2024
|-
!Discontinued
|{{Yes|Active}}
|-
! rowspan="6" {{vert header|va=middle|Motherboard}}
!CPU
|[[List of AMD Ryzen processors#Ryzen 7000 series|AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS]]
[[List of AMD Ryzen processors#Ryzen 7000 series|AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS]]
|-
!Graphics
|[[RDNA 3|RDNA3]] integrated graphics or [[Radeon RX 7000 series|Radeon RX 7700S]] GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory in a Detachable Expansion Bay (PCIe x8)
Internal MUX Switch (for configurations with a graphics card in the Expansion Bay)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-19 |title=MUX Switch? |url=https://community.frame.work/t/mux-switch/33854/5 |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=Framework Community |language=en |quote="Yes, the Expansion Cards are routed to the CPU/iGPU. The internal display has a mux to be able to be driven by other the iGPU or the dGPU. The dGPU has a dedicated USB-C video output."}}</ref> with AMD Smart Access Graphics support.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-19 |title=Third update on Framework Laptop 16 shipment timing |url=https://community.frame.work/t/third-update-on-framework-laptop-16-shipment-timing/42260 |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Framework Community |language=en |quote=In AMD’s validation, they found that on a handful of Ubisoft games like Far Cry 6 and Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Smart Access Graphics MUX switching isn’t working correctly, resulting in a black screen. AMD has a driver update in development now that will land in early January with fixes for this.}}</ref>
|-
!Memory type
|[[DDR5|DDR5-5600]], 2 slots
|-
!Memory capacity
|{{Grey|Up to 2×32&nbsp;GB at time of purchase; upgradable to 2x48 GB post purchase.}}
|-
!Storage
|2 × onboard [[M.2]] NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 (1x 2280, 1x 2230) + 6 × additional SSDs in expansion cards + 2 × SSDs in expansion bay <ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - Memory and Storage |url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---memory-and-storage |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref> 
|-
!Cooling
|
|-
! rowspan="4" {{vert header|va=middle|Display}}
!Size
|16" diagonal
|-
!Resolution
|2560×1600 (16:10), 165 Hz, 9 ms rise+fall time<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - Display |url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---display |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
|-
!Surface
|500 nit, 100% [[DCI-P3]] color gamut, matte
|-
!Hinges
|
|-
! rowspan="5" {{vert header|va=middle|Input/Output}}
!Ports
|6× [[#Expansion cards|Expansion Card]] slots

[[USB-C]] 2.0 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode routed to the dGPU (when a dGPU module is attached)
|-
!Input devices
|16× Input Module slots
Fingerprint reader on power button
|-
!Video and audio
|1920×1080 webcam, 1/6" OmniVision OV2740 and RealTek RTS5853 controller, {{f/}}2 4-element lens, 80° field of view<ref name=":1" />
Dual [[MEMS microphone]]s

For privacy: camera power LED and hardware power switches
|-
!Wireless
|AMD RZ616
|-
!Speakers
|1 W tweeters and large 2 W woofers<ref name="frame.work">{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - Battery and Speakers |url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---battery-and-speakers |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="3" {{vert header|va=middle|Power}}
! rowspan="2" |Battery
| 85 Wh (80% after 1000 charge-discharge cycles)<ref name="frame.work"/>
|-
|Supports up to 240 W over USB-C PD 3.1
|-
!Included adapter
|180 W [[gallium nitride]] switch, USB-C<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - 180&nbsp;W Power Adapter |url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---180w-power-adapter |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="2" |Dimensions
|18 mm thick without the GPU extension or 21 mm thick with one<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - Enclosure |url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---enclosure |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="2" |Operating system
|Windows pre-installed
{{Small|DIY edition: user-provided [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] or [[Linux distribution|Linux]]}}
|}

=== Expansion cards ===
[[File:Framework-011424-1.jpg|thumb|right|A USB-A expansion card and slot. Installing expansion cards takes seconds and requires no tools.]]
A core feature of the Framework laptop is the expansion card system that provides the primary input/output for the laptop. In its base form, the laptop is equipped with recessed slots containing USB-C ports that can be used directly. These slots can be attached with an assortment of interchangeable cards that add features such as USB-C (passthrough), [[USB-A]], [[DisplayPort|DisplayPort 1.4]], [[HDMI|HDMI 2.0b]], [[MicroSD]], 2.5 gigabit Ethernet and [[Phone connector (audio)#TRRS standards|3.5 mm headphone jack]], as well as form-fitting [[Solid-state drive|solid state storage]] (up to 1 TB per slot).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fix Consumer Electronics |url=https://frame.work/marketplace/expansion-cards |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref> The Framework Laptop 13 can accommodate four expansion cards, the larger Framework Laptop 16 accommodates six. The company launched the ''Expansion Card Developer Program'' to open card development to the public: releasing documentation, [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] templates, and reference designs for expansion cards—all under open source licenses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/FrameworkComputer/ExpansionCards|title=Reference designs and documentation to create Expansion Cards for the Framework Laptop|via=github.com|author=Framework Computer}}</ref>

==== USB-C ====

The capabilities of the USB-C expansion card are contingent on the mainboard, as it "passes through the supported protocols on the processor directly."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/products/usb-c-expansion-card?v=FRACCKBZ01|title=USB-C Expansion Card|via=frame.work}}</ref> On Intel platforms, the expansion card enables Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, 20 V/5 A charging, and DisplayPort Alt Mode. On AMD Ryzen platforms, the capabilities vary depending on the slot the USB-C expansion card occupies:

===== Framework Laptop 13 (with AMD Ryzen 7040U) =====

* Two USB4 ports supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1 (back two ports).
* One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1 (front left port).
* One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data and USB-C PD 3.1 (front right port).

===== Framework Laptop 16 (with AMD Ryzen 7040HS) =====

* Two USB4 ports supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1. (Back two ports)
* One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1 (middle left port).
* One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data and USB-C PD 3.1 (middle right port).
* Two USB-C 3.2 ports supporting data only (front two ports).

== Marketplace ==

The Framework Marketplace is an online store service hosted on the Framework website that primarily sells parts and tools that can be used to upgrade and repair the Framework Laptop. These include but are not limited to, replacement motherboards, batteries, entire screen assemblies, RAM and storage drives. The Marketplace also sells customization parts, including screen bezels, keyboard layouts, and expansion cards. In addition to computer-related items, the Marketplace also includes merchandise.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carbon Capture |url=https://frame.work/products/carbon-capture |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=Framework |language=en}}</ref>

== Third party projects ==

[[File:Mainboard-terminal-heroshot.jpg|thumb|Mainboard Terminal, a retro-style round display PC that uses the Framework's [[motherboard]] with Ubuntu]]
[[File:Framedeck framework logo.jpg|thumb|Framedeck, a Framework [[motherboard]] based cyberdeck with clear acrylic and brass influenced by [[TRS-80 Model 100]]]]
[[File:Framework Tablet Complete Build.jpg|thumb|Framework-Tablet, a 3D printable tablet case for Framework Laptop]]

Third-party companies and individuals make projects in a Framework [[software ecosystem|ecosystem]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 16, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/a-company-or-individual-driven-projects/18559|title=List of company or individually driven projects|website=community.frame.work|access-date=October 14, 2023}}</ref><ref name="gizmodo-mods">{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/these-framework-laptop-mods-show-us-exactly-why-modular-1848341702|title=These Framework Laptop Mods Show Us Exactly Why Modular Computers Are So Damn Cool|date=January 17, 2022|first=Phillip|last=Tracy|website=Gizmodo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2023/01/26/all-about-usb-c-framework-laptop/|title=All About USB-C: Framework Laptop|date=January 26, 2023|first=Arya|last=Voronova|website=Hackaday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2023/10/30/how-framework-laptop-broke-the-hacker-ceiling/|title=How Framework Laptop Broke The Hacker Ceiling|date=October 30, 2023|first=Arya|last=Voronova|website=Hackaday}}</ref>

=== Decoration ===

* Framework Laptop skins & wraps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dbrand.com/shop/framework-laptop-skins|title=Framework Laptop Skins & Wraps|website=dbrand.com|author=dbrand}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd61cLOEtdA|title=How to Apply a dbrand Framework Laptop Skin|via=www.youtube.com|author=dbrand|date=December 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slickwraps.com/collections/framework-laptop-13-skins|title=Framework Laptop 13 Skins|website=www.slickwraps.com|author=Slickwraps}}</ref>
* Screen protector film<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 26, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/matte-screen-protector/2978/|title=Matte screen protector|website=community.frame.work|access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref>
* Arts & wallpapers<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 12, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-fan-art/6626/|title=Framework Fan Art|website=community.frame.work|access-date=December 27, 2021}}</ref>

=== Parts management ===

* Module frame<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.printables.com/model/231439-framework-laptop-module-frame|title=frame.work laptop module frame |via=www.printables.com|author=egeltje|access-date=December 28, 2022}}</ref>
* Parts tray<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 4, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-parts-tray/20965|title=Framework Parts Tray|website=community.frame.work}}</ref><ref name="frame.work-2022-review">{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-in-2022-year-in-review|title=Framework in 2022: Year-in-review|date=December 20, 2022|first=Marissa|last=Buyck|website=frame.work}}</ref>

=== Expansion card ===

* Magnetic charger expansion card<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPOC8_xUMg|title=Framework Laptop Magnetic Charger Expansion Card Full power!|via=www.youtube.com|date=October 29, 2021}}</ref><ref name="gizmodo-mods" />
* Scroll wheels expansion card<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCxMRbzfaM|title=roPlug Demonstration|via=www.youtube.com|date=November 4, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter|UART]] expansion card<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XnrZpPYgBg|title=EEVblog 1496 - Winning Mailbag|publisher=EEVblog|via=www.youtube.com|date=August 26, 2022}}</ref>
* Solokeys<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://solokeys.com/|title=SoloKeys - Built with Trusted|website=solokeys.com}}</ref> Solo V2 expansion card<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/foosinn/Solo4Framework|title=foosinn/Solo4Framework|via=github.com|author=foosinn|access-date=December 28, 2022}}</ref><ref name="frame.work-2022-review" />

==== Hardware using expansion card ====

* Box, a hardware for cloud storage alternative that uses Framework Expansion Cards.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 1, 2022|url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/01/functionland-unveils-groundbreaking-hardware-box-the-web3-solution-to-cloud-subscriptions/|title=Functionland Unveils Groundbreaking Hardware: BOX – The Web3 Solution to Cloud Subscriptions|website=VentureBeat}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/box-by-functionland-provides-private-cloud-storage-blockchain-more/|title=Box by Functionland provides easy-to-use private cloud storage for blockchain and important data|date=Apr 6, 2022|website=Gadget Flow}}</ref>

=== Motherboard based ===

* CJ64, a cyberdeck-like keyboard [[personal computer|PC]] that re-purposes the Framework Laptop's [[motherboard]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/CJ-Elevated/Project_CJ64|title=CJ-Elevated/Project_CJ64: The Framework Mainboard Project CJ64 enclosure |via=github.com|author= Elevated Systems|access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeYfKu9KlTg|title=Complete PC in a Mechanical Keyboard! Retro Concept, Modern Hardware.|via=www.youtube.com|author=Elevated Systems|date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewVp96JN0nQ|title=The Ultimate Framework Keyboard PC! Machined Aluminum Mainboard Enclosure!|via=www.youtube.com|author=Elevated Systems|date=June 19, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/framework-keyboard-cyberdeck|title=Framework Laptop Mainboard Powers Custom 60% Mechanical Keyboard|date=November 11, 2021|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref><ref name="gizmodo-mods" />
* Mainboard Terminal, a retro-style round display [[personal computer|PC]] that uses the Framework Laptop's [[motherboard]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/penk/MainboardTerminal|title=penk/MainboardTerminal: Mainboard Terminal - A Retro-style Computer with a Modern Core|via=github.com|author=Penk Chen|access-date=May 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/framework-mainboard-modular-circular-cyberdeck|title=Sensational Circular-Screened Cyberdeck Hides Modular Intel 11th Gen PC|date=May 10, 2022|website=Tom’s Hardware}}</ref>
* Framedeck, a Framework [[motherboard]] based cyberdeck with clear acrylic and brass influenced by [[TRS-80 Model 100]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/brickbots/framedeck|title=brickbots/framedeck: A Framework mainboard based Cyberdeck|via=github.com|author=brickbots, Richard|access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hackster.io/news/richard-sutherland-s-framedeck-is-a-trs-80-model-100-inspired-open-source-portable-pc-9937a2d73272|title=Richard Sutherland's Framedeck Is a TRS-80 Model 100 Inspired Open Source Portable PC|date=May 16, 2022|website=Hackster.io}}</ref>
* A tablet that uses Framework parts including the [[motherboard]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 22, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690|title=Framework Tablet Project|website=community.frame.work}}</ref> Framework-Tablet, a 3D printable tablet case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet|title=whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet: 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=April 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2022/08/07/build-a-tablet-out-of-your-framework-motherboard/|title=Build A Tablet Out Of Your Framework Motherboard|date=August 7, 2022|website=Hackaday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/framework-tablet-build/|title=Modder shows how to transform the Framework laptop into a tablet|date=August 8, 2022|website=PC Gamer}}</ref>
* FrameStation, a modern game console case for the Framework [[motherboard]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/FrameStation|title=whatthefilament/FrameStation: Game Console Case for Framework Motherboard|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref>
* Framework Desktop Case Adapter, a 3D printable mount to adapt a Framework [[motherboard]] to [[ATX]] and [[MicroATX]] motherboards and cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Desktop-Adapter|title=whatthefilament/Framework-Desktop-Adapter: Mounts to adapt Framework motherboard to ATX and Micro-ATX Motherboards and Cases|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=June 4, 2022}}</ref>
* Framework Test Bench, a test and development bench for Framework [[motherboard]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Test-Bench|title=whatthefilament/Framework-Test-Bench: Test/Development Bench for Framework Motherboard|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref>
* An aluminum 3D-printed [[motherboard]] case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/dariusjlukas/aluminum-and-3d-printed-Framework-Case|title=dariusjlukas/aluminum-and-3d-printed-Framework-Case|via=github.com|author=dariusjlukas|access-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="frame.work-2022-review" />
* Framework-AIO, a 3D printable case that converts Framework Laptop into an [[All-in-one PC|all-in-one (AIO)]] style desktop computer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-AIO|title=whatthefilament/Framework-AIO|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2023/02/02/building-an-all-in-one-desktop-out-of-framework-parts/|title=Building An All-in-One Desktop Out Of Framework Parts|date=February 2, 2023|website=Hackaday}}</ref>
* DIY Triple Screen Laptop, a portable [[ergonomics]] computer with three screens (one panel, and two [[iPad]] [[Retina display]]s).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://diyperks.com/diy-perks-triple-screen-laptop/|title=DIY Perks Triple Screen Laptop - DIY Perks|website=diyperks.com|author=DIY Perks|access-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Chris|last=Person|date=January 31, 2023|url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23580097/framework-laptop-triple-screen-diy-perks|title=Custom build turns the Framework Laptop into a triple-screen powerhouse|website=The Verge}}</ref>

=== Display ===

* Glider, a 60 [[Frame rate|fps]] [[E-ink]] replacement display.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/zephray_wenting/status/1535041457035280392|title=Wenting on Twitter|first=Wenting|last=Zhang|date=June 10, 2022|via=twitter.com}}</ref>

=== Software ===

* Embedded Controller Modifications, an [[embedded controller|EC]] tool that changes the colors of LEDs and the keyboard layout on the firmware level, plus a suite of tools for talking to and manipulating the EC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.howett.net/posts/2021-12-framework-ec|title=The Framework Laptop's Embedded Controller (EC)|website=www.howett.net|date=December 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrFXbRcHs8|title=Framework Holiday Lights|via=www.youtube.com|date=December 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 23, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/changed-my-keyboard-layout-in-hardware-to-colemak/14174|title=Changed my keyboard layout in hardware to colemak!|website=community.frame.work}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2022/06/07/ec-hacking-your-laptop-has-a-microcontroller/|title=EC Hacking: Your Laptop Has A Microcontroller|date=June 7, 2022|first=Arsenijs|last=Picugins|website=Hackaday}}</ref>

=== Others ===

* Framework input cover controller<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/CRImier/MyKiCad/tree/master/Laptop%20mods/framework_input_controller|title=CRImier/MyKiCad: Framework input cover controller|via=github.com|author=CRImier, Ar|access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref>
* Adjustable laptop stand<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5192872|title=Adjustable Framework Laptop Stand|via=www.thingiverse.com|author=Alexander - I_Mod_Things|access-date=December 28, 2022}}</ref><ref name="frame.work-2022-review" />

== Product support ==

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The company supports by their [[knowledge base]] articles, community forum, QR codes on the products and parts, and inquiry form.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/support|title=Framework Support|website=frame.work}}</ref><ref name="pcmag" /> The company's customer support is controversial. It has both positive reviews that they are transparent, honest, and customer-focused<ref name=elevated-systems-6months-review /><ref name="linus-tech-tips-first-generation-rtc-battery" /> and negative reviews that they close the door.<ref name=linux-after-dark-19>{{Cite web|date=June 10, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNRRiQSw-8&t=1280|title=Linux After Dark – Episode 19|author=Late Night Linux|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref name="twitter-framework-20220610" />

=== Supported countries and regions ===

Framework Laptop is available for order in the US, Canada, The UK, Germany, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Austria, Australia, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Taiwan, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, and Republic of Cyprus.<ref name="frame.work-shipped-countries-and-regions" /> In December 2021, the company announced that they chose the additional supported countries UK, Germany and France based on both the number of people who registered interest through the region selection page and on logistical complexity.<ref name="frame.work-pre-order-uk-germany-france" /> In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria and The Netherlands.<ref name=":0" /> Pre-orders also opened in Australia in September 2022, with shipments arriving from October.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Buyck|first1=Marissa|title=Now available for pre-order in Australia|url=https://frame.work/au/en/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-australia|website=Framework Computers|access-date=2 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902015449/https://frame.work/au/en/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-australia|archive-date=2 September 2022|language=en|date=1 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

For people asking to buy Framework Laptop in their region,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://community.frame.work/t/what-countries-will-you-be-shipping-to/181|title=What countries will you be shipping to?|website=community.frame.work|date=March 30, 2021 }}</ref> the company recommended that they wait until the company officially launches in their region before ordering.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 16, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/ordering-outside-us-using-shipping-forward/1644/2|title=Ordering outside US using shipping forward|website=community.frame.work}}</ref> The company mentioned that if an [[Package forwarding|import service]] was used, they would not be able to support the laptop or warranty.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 6, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/is-it-a-foolish-endeavor-to-ship-a-laptop-from-the-usa-to-the-netherlands/11854/7|title=Is it a foolish endeavor to ship a laptop from the USA to the Netherlands?|website=community.frame.work}}</ref>

=== Linux ===

In December 2021, the company released a statement asking users who are not using Ubuntu 21.04.3+ or Fedora 35 to troubleshoot with Framework's [[Linux]] community<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://community.frame.work/c/diy-edition/linux/91|title=Linux topics - Framework Community|website=community.frame.work}}</ref> instead of contacting Framework support as no other [[Linux]] distribution has been verified by the company for hardware compatibility, mentioning that the company could troubleshoot general product usage issues on a supported OS, but could not troubleshoot OS related issues not related to the product functionality.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 17, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/official-linux-and-framework-support-please-read/12435|title=OFFICIAL - Linux and Framework Support - PLEASE READ|website=community.frame.work}}</ref> In April 2022, the company announced their [[Linux]] compatibility page.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|url=https://frame.work/linux|title=Linux on the Framework Laptop|website=frame.work|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref><ref name="frame.work-mainboard" /> In a July 2024 interview, a Linux support mentioned, “My job is to identify the most likely distributions that we want to focus on providing support for efficiently and also then looking to outreach with community-based support as well … and actually beginning to build those bridges.”.<ref name="thenewstack-linux-support-2024">{{Cite web|url=https://thenewstack.io/why-frameworks-right-to-repair-ethos-is-gaining-fans/|title=Why Framework’s ‘Right to Repair’ Ethos Is Gaining Fans|first=Heather|last=Joslyn|date=July 11, 2024|website=The New Stack|access-date=July 28, 2024}}</ref>

The [[Ryzen]] based Framework laptop had some initial issues with Linux support, but were quickly fixed with a firmware update made available through [[LVFS]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AMD Ryzen Powered Framework Laptop Linux Testing Held Up By BIOS Issue |url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Framework-Linux-Hold |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=www.phoronix.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AMD-Powered Framework Laptop Now Working On Linux With Latest BIOS |url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Ryzen-Framework-Linux-BIOS |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=www.phoronix.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== BSD operating systems ===

In June 2022, the [[FreeBSD Foundation]] announced their work to ensure that the experience running [[FreeBSD]] on the Framework Laptop matches the stability that [[FreeBSD]] users expect.<ref name="freebsd-newsflash">{{Cite web|url=https://www.freebsd.org/news/newsflash/|title=FreeBSD News Flash|website=www.freebsd.org|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref><ref name="freebsd-report-2022q1">{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2022|url=https://www.freebsd.org/status/report-2022-01-2022-03/|title=FreeBSD Quarterly Status Report First Quarter 2022|website=www.freebsd.org|access-date=June 18, 2022}}</ref>

== Philosophy and recognition ==

=== Electronics right to repair movement ===
[[File:Framework Laptop - the Design Museum.jpg|thumb|Disassembled Framework Laptop as part of the exhibition 'Waste Age: What can design do?' at the Design Museum]]

In June 2021, a [[venture capitalist]] investing in the company said "The conventional wisdom in the industry is that making products repairable makes them thicker, heavier, uglier, less robust, and more expensive. We’re here to prove that wrong and fix consumer electronics, one category at a time".<ref name="anorak-post" /> In October 2021 interviews, the company said "The core problem is the idea that consumer electronics are disposable",<ref name="bbc-newshour">{{Cite web|date=October 15, 2021|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09yt773|title=BBC World Service - Newshour, Could manufacturers help reduce electronic waste?|website=BBC|access-date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> and "[[Right to repair]] is incredibly important. It is actually a core part of what we are doing. Because increasingly products are not designed to be repaired".<ref name="freethink" />

Framework Laptop was on display as part of the ''Waste Age: What can Design Do?'' exhibition<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/waste-age-what-can-design-do|title=Waste Age: What can design do? - the Design Museum|website=designmuseum.org|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref> displayed at the Design Museum<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://designmuseum.org/|title=Design Museum|website=designmuseum.org|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref> in London from October 2021 to February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 4, 2022|url=https://www.dailyimportant.thats.im/2022/01/04/framework-develops-modular-laptop-users-can-fix-and-upgrade-themselves/|title=Framework develops modular laptop users can fix and upgrade themselves|website=www.dailyimportant.thats.im|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref>

=== Reception ===
In November 2021, ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Steinberg |first=Don |date=November 10, 2021 |title=A Notebook You Can Repair: Framework Laptop |url=https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112625/framework-laptop/ |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]}}</ref> In March 2022, ''[[Fast Company]]'' listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the Most Innovative Companies of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Jared |date=March 8, 2022 |title=How Framework is helping fix our unsustainable electronics industry |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90722815/framework-innovative-laptop-easy-repair-electronics |work=[[Fast Company]]}}</ref> In October 2023, ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine listed the Framework Laptop 16 on their list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2023.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Steinberg |first=Don |date=October 24, 2023 |title=A Longer-lasting Laptop: Framework Laptop 16 |url=https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6323599/framework-laptop-16/ |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]}}</ref>

== See also ==
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* [[Ethical consumerism]]
* [[Fairphone]]
* [[Shiftphone]]
* [[Social enterprise]]
* [[System76]]
* [[Purism (company)|Purism]]
* [[Pine64]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Framework_Laptop Framework Laptop], at the [[Arch Linux]] wiki site
* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Framework_Laptop Framework Laptop], at the [[Gentoo Linux]] wiki site
* [https://wiki.freebsd.org/Laptops/Framework_Laptop Framework Laptop], at the [[FreeBSD]] wiki site

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