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Framework 13 Laptop

Assembling the DIY Framework 13

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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My Framework 13 laptop running Debian GNU/Linux and Sway WM reporting for duty.
My Framework 13 laptop running Debian GNU/Linux and Sway WM reporting for duty.
Installing the display's bezel is easy, you can chose many different colours - I chose boring black.
Installing the display's bezel is easy, you can chose many different colours - I chose boring black.
Installing the two 48GB RAM modules is easy
Installing the two 48GB RAM modules is easy
The case is securely closed by 5 standard screws (screwdriver is included!)
The case is securely closed by 5 standard screws (screwdriver is included!)
The Debian 12 installer is recognised by the laptop without any need for dark magic.
The Debian 12 installer is recognised by the laptop without any need for dark magic.
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw

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