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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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Straightforward eco-friendly packaging
Straightforward eco-friendly packaging
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.
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
Installing the two 48GB RAM modules is easy
Installing the two 48GB RAM modules is easy
Using Windows to install Linux, who doesn't love some sweet irony.
Using Windows to install Linux, who doesn't love some sweet irony.
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw
The 8TB SSD is secured with a single screw

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