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Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement

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Follow this guide to remove and replace the Power Button Board in your Framework Laptop 12.

The Power Button Board (labeled as "Power Board") is a modular piece that contains the power button circuitry and light. If your power button stops working or no longer lights up, replacing the Power Button Board may fix it.

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  1. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Power down your laptop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Power down your laptop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Power down your laptop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Before you begin repairs, unplug your laptop and shut it down from the operating system. This ensures that the laptop isn't in standby/suspend mode.

    • The indicator LEDs along the edges should be unlit. The laptop should be silent.

    • If you accidentally turn on the laptop during repair, hold the power button down for 10 seconds to shut it down.

    • Make sure your Framework Screwdriver has the T5 Torx bit (labeled as T-5) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.

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  2. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Set your laptop down: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Set your Framework Laptop face-down on a clean work surface.

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  3. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Loosen the bottom screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Loosen the bottom screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to fully loosen the eight captive T5 Torx screws on the bottom of your laptop.

    • Most screws in your Framework Laptop (including these) are captive—they're designed to stay in place after you loosen them.

    • Your laptop comes with a spare set of screws in the frame above the battery. Be careful—the replacement screws aren't captive.

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  4. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Flip your laptop over: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip your laptop over so it's face-up on your work surface.

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  5. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Open your laptop: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Open your laptop: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Open the laptop lid so that both the screen and the base lie flat on your work surface.

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  7. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Remove the Input Cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Remove the Input Cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Remove the Input Cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingers to grip the Input Cover in the hinge cutouts.

    • Lift upwards to swing the Input Cover up from the base of the laptop.

    • There are magnets holding the Input Cover down, so you'll feel some resistance. If it feels like a lot of force is required, check that you've fully loosened all the screws on the bottom of your laptop.

    • Remove the Input Cover.

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  8. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Loosen the Power Button Board screw: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the captive T5 Torx screw securing the Power Button Board (labeled "Power Board").

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  9. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Remove the Power Button Board: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Remove the Power Button Board: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingers to lift and remove the Power Button Board.

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  10. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Disassembly complete: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your Framework Laptop.

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  11. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Install the Power Button Board: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Install the Power Button Board: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Install the Power Button Board: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingers to lay the Power Button Board in place.

    • Use the two plastic pins on the laptop to align the Power Button Board.

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  12. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the captive T5 Torx screw to secure the Power Button Board.

    • Tighten the screw until it's snug. Don't over-tighten it, or you may strip the screw.

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  13. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Install the Input Cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Install the Input Cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Install the Input Cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Angle the bottom edge of the Input Cover towards the base of the laptop.

    • Align and insert the bottom edge of the Input Cover into the base of the laptop.

    • Make sure the slots along the bottom edge of the Input Cover slide into the tabs in the base.

    • Lower the Input Cover's top edge onto the laptop until the magnets snap it in place.

    • Make sure the Input Cover sits neatly within the laptop frame and no corners are popping up.

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  14. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Close and flip your laptop: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Close and flip your laptop: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Close the laptop lid.

    • Flip your laptop face-down on a clean work surface.

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  15. Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Tighten the bottom screws: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 12 Power Button Board Replacement, Tighten the bottom screws: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the eight captive T5 Torx screws on the bottom of your laptop.

    • Tighten the screws until they're snug. Don't over-tighten them, or you may strip the screws.

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You finished fixing your Framework Laptop!

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

If you need help, contact Framework support.

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