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Congratulations on getting the Framework Desktop DIY Edition! Follow this quick start guide to assemble your Desktop and get it running.
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Framework Desktop chassis with pre-installed Mainboard, Heatsink, Power Supply, Top Panel, and Front Panel
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Left Panel—either the Black or Translucent version
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Framework Desktop Screwdriver
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At least 21 Tiles for the Front Panel
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AC Cable
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Your choice of Fan and Mounting Kit
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Expansion Card(s)
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Primary and Secondary Storage
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Use your finger to lift up the two D-rings on the Top Panel screws.
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Use your fingers to twist the screw counter-clockwise and loosen it.
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Remove the Top Panel screw.
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Repeat the same procedure for the other Top Panel screw.
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Slide the Top Panel towards the rear of the computer to release the clips securing it to the chassis.
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Lift the Top Panel off the chassis and remove it.
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Lay the Desktop on its right side so its exposed internals are facing upward.
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Make sure your Framework Desktop Screwdriver has the T5 Torx bit (labeled as T5) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.
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Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to loosen the captive screw T5 Torx securing the primary storage heat spreader.
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While securing the primary storage heat spreader with one hand, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the 4.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing it.
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Lift the primary storage heat spreader out of the Desktop and remove it.
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Follow the guide normally, making sure to ignore instructions that involve the primary storage heat spreader.
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While holding the heat spreader upright, align the SSD's gold contacts with its socket.
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Insert the SSD into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
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Lay the heat spreader back onto the SSD.
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Insert your Framework Desktop Screwdriver into the captive screw on the primary storage heat spreader and press it flat to the Mainboard.
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Tighten the screw securing the primary storage.
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Orient the fan so its label is facing downward and the cable(s) is pointing towards the top of the computer.
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Lay the fan on top of the heatsink, making sure the cable(s) are routed so they poke out of the hole on the top of the computer.
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If the cable(s) aren't routed properly, lift the fan up slightly and use your fingers to reposition the cables over the side of the heatsink.
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Lay the fan duct on top of the fan with the lip facing upward.
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Align the screw holes on the fan duct with the ones on the fan.
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Remove the fan screws from their packaging and make sure there are four screws total.
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Make sure your Framework Desktop Screwdriver has the Phillips #2 bit (labeled as PH2) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.
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Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the four 27.3 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the fan and fan duct.
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Orient the main fan cable so its two vertical lines are facing you.
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Slide the main fan cable over the four-pronged connector labeled "APU Fan," making sure the orange label slots between the vertical lines.
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Orient the RGB cable so the arrow is on the right side of the connector.
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Use your fingers to slide the RGB cable over the three pronged connector located to the right of the "APU Fan" connector.
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Rotate the Desktop so it sits upright on your work surface.
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Slide the Left Panel onto the left edge of the chassis, from top to bottom, and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.
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Push the Left Panel towards the base of the computer to engage the clips.
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Use your fingers to grip the top of the Right Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.
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Remove the Right Panel.
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Lay the left side of the Desktop on your work surface so the Mainboard is facing upward.
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Make sure your Framework Desktop Screwdriver has the T5 Torx bit (labeled as T5) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.
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Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to loosen the captive T5 Torx screw securing the secondary storage.
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While securing the secondary storage heat spreader with one hand, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the 4.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing it.
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Lift the secondary storage heat spreader out of the Desktop and remove it.
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Follow the guide normally, making sure to ignore instructions that involve the secondary heat spreader.
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While holding the heat spreader upright, align the SSD's gold contacts with its socket.
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Insert the SSD into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should be mostly covered by the socket.
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Insert your Framework Desktop Screwdriver into the captive screw on the secondary storage heat spreader and press it flat to the Mainboard.
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Tighten the screw securing the secondary storage.
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Lift the Desktop so it stands upright on your work surface.
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Slide the Right Panel onto the right edge of the chassis and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.
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Push the Right Panel towards the base of the computer to engage the clips.
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Orient the Top Panel so its arrow is pointing towards the rear of the computer.
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While holding the Top Panel at a slight downward angle, slide it across the top of the chassis (from rear to front) until you feel its clips catch.
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Lay the Top Panel flat on the chassis to align the remaining clips.
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While securing the computer with one hand, use the other hand to slide the Top Panel towards the front of the computer and engage the clips.
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Insert the Top Panel screw into its hole and twist clockwise until it feels snug.
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Repeat the same procedure for the other Top Panel screw.
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Use your finger to close the two D-rings on the Top Panel screws.
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Use your fingers to pull the Front Panel off the magnets securing it to the chassis.
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Lay a Tile over an open slot on the Front Panel.
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Use your fingers to press the tile into the slot and engage the clips.
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Lay the bottom of the Front Panel on the small, protruding lip in the silver base to align its tabs.
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Press the Front Panel flat to the chassis and let it align to the magnets.
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Rotate the Desktop so its rear is resting on your workspace.
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Slide an Expansion Card into an Expansion Card slot.
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Repeat for the other Expansion Card slot.
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If there's a red bar showing under the Expansion Card latch, use your finger to flip the latch and lock the Expansion Cards into their slots.
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Plug the AC Cable into the back of the Desktop.
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Plug the AC Cable into a power outlet.
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If your Left Panel came with a protective liner, remove it.
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Press the power button on the bottom right of the Front Panel to turn the Desktop on.
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You're done assembling your Framework Desktop! Now, you'll need to install an OS.
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For drivers, firmware, and software updates, check out this page.
If you need help, contact Framework support.
