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How to Assemble the Framework 13 Step by Step

A Hands-On, Modular computer

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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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.
Freshly assembled, looking good.
Freshly assembled, looking good.
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
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.
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!)

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