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Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the Mid Plate in your Framework Laptop 16.

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  1. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Before you begin: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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  2. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Unlock the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Unlock the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Unlock the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingernail to pull out the two Input Module latches and unlock them.

    • The latch will show red if it's unlocked.

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  3. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Spacers: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Spacers: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Spacers: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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    • Repeat the same procedure for the other touchpad spacer.

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  5. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Module: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Module: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Touchpad Module: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

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

    • If you're having trouble, check if the Input Module latches are properly unlocked.

    • Lift the Touchpad Module and remove it.

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  6. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the keyboard: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the keyboard: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the keyboard: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • The keyboard is held in place with strong magnets. Apply gradually increasing force to avoid having the keyboard violently eject.

    • Grip the two pull tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and lift until its magnets release.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  7. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Your Input Module(s) might be different, but the procedure to remove them is the same.

    • Grip the pull tab at the bottom of the Input Module and lift until its magnets release.

    • Remove the Input Module.

    • Repeat for any remaining Input Modules.

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  9. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Disconnect the Mid Plate cable: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Disconnect the Mid Plate cable: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Grip the black pull tab on the midframe cable press connector.

    • Lift up to disconnect the midframe cable.

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  10. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Loosen the Mid Plate screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Loosen the Mid Plate screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • The Mid Plate screws are ordered from 2–17 (number 1 is the press connector). You don't have to follow the order, but you can use it to help keep track of the screws you've loosened.

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the 16 captive T5 Torx screws securing the Mid Plate.

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  11. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingers to lift the Mid Plate off the laptop and remove it.

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  12. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Disassembly complete: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  13. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate liner: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate liner: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Remove the Mid Plate liner: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • If there's a blue liner on the thermal pad located on the bottom of the Mid Plate, use your fingers to peel it off.

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  14. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Place the Mid Plate: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Place the Mid Plate: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Place the Mid Plate: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the Mid Plate on the laptop, making sure it sits evenly on its alignment pegs.

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  15. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Tighten the Mid Plate screws: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Tighten the Mid Plate screws: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the 16 captive T5 Torx screws in order (starting with 2) to secure the Mid Plate evenly.

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  16. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Connect the Mid Plate cable: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Connect the Mid Plate cable: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the Mid Plate cable press connector over its socket and press down to connect it.

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  17. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Your Input Module(s) might be different, but the procedure to remove them is the same.

    • Align the top edge of the Input Module with the top edge of the laptop.

    • Lay the Input Module on the laptop and let the magnets pull the keyboard into place

    • Make sure the Input Module is seated properly on its alignment pegs and sits flush with the edges of the laptop.

    • Repeat for any remaining Input Modules.

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  18. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the keyboard: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the keyboard: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the keyboard: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the top edge of the keyboard with the top edge of the laptop.

    • Lay the keyboard on the laptop and let the magnets pull the keyboard into place

    • Make sure the keyboard is seated properly on its alignment pegs and sits flush with the edges of the laptop.

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  19. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Touchpad Module: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Touchpad Module: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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  20. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Touchpad Spacers: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Touchpad Spacers: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Install the Touchpad Spacers: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

    • Repeat the same procedure for the other Touchpad Spacer.

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  21. Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Lock the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Lock the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Laptop 16 Mid Plate Replacement, Lock the Input Modules: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

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

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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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