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Framework 13 DIY Review

Easy Upgrades and Repairs

Feb. 10, 2025 -

Consumer electronics often lock us into sealed hardware and forced upgrades, creating enormous e-waste. Framework challenges that norm by making laptops you can service, upgrade, and customise, which extends their lifespan and cuts down on unnecessary e-waste. My Framework 13 arrived this week and I assembled it myself. This post is a quick rundown of what that process involved, why I chose this brand, and what’s next.

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Inside the box you'll find the different parts you need to assemble the laptop
Inside the box you'll find the different parts you need to assemble the laptop
The case is securely closed by 5 standard screws (screwdriver is included!)
The case is securely closed by 5 standard screws (screwdriver is included!)
I choose a standard Linux keyboard featuring no Windows but a 'super'-key. I like things SUPER.
I choose a standard Linux keyboard featuring no Windows but a 'super'-key. I like things SUPER.
Freshly assembled, looking good.
Freshly assembled, looking good.
Straightforward eco-friendly packaging
Straightforward eco-friendly packaging
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw

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