Framework Laptop 16 eDP Cable Replacement

Escrito Por: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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Framework Laptop 16 eDP Cable Replacement

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

56

Tempo necessário

20 - 30 minutes

Introdução

Use this guide to remove and replace the eDP cable in your Framework Laptop 16.

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    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Grip the black pull tab on the Mid Plate cable press connector.

    • Lift up to disconnect the Mid Plate cable.

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

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    • Lift the interposer door by its black pull tab and let it rest upright.

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    • If you have the Graphics Module installed, your interposer will have four screws. If you have the Expansion Bay Shell installed, you'll have three screws instead.

    • If you have the Graphics Module, use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the four captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

    • If you have the Expansion Bay Shell, use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

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    • Lift the interposer by its pull tab and remove it.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the module in the Expansion Bay.

    • Close the interposer door before continuing.

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    • Close your laptop and flip it over.

    • Slide the Expansion Bay Module out of the laptop and remove it.

    • The module should slide out easily. If you feel any resistance, check if the screws holding it in place are fully loosened.

    • Flip your laptop and reopen it.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the fingerprint reader ZIF connector next to the memory.

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    • Use your fingers to grip the blue pull tab and slide the fingerprint reader cable straight out of its socket.

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    • The fingerprint reader cable is lightly adhered to the laptop's frame.

    • Use your fingers to peel the fingerprint reader cable away from the frame and separate the adhesive.

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    • The ventilation plate is held in place with magnets.

    • Lift the bottom of the ventilation plate and pull it away from the laptop until the magnets release.

    • Remove the ventilation plate.

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    • The bezel is secured with magnets.

    • Slide your fingernail under the inside edge of either bottom corner of the bezel.

    • Pull the bezel away from the screen to release the first few magnets.

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    • Lift the bezel around the perimeter of the screen until all of its magnets are released.

    • Remove the bezel.

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    • Grip the eDP cable connector to the right of the Wi-Fi module slot by its pull tab and lift up to disconnect it.

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    • Lift the eDP cable out of its vertical slot in the Bottom Cover.

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    • Use your fingers to guide the eDP cable out of its clips along the top left edge of the Bottom Cover.

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    • The eDP cable is lightly adhered to the Top Cover at its "bend" near the bottom left corner.

    • Grip the eDP cable near its bend and peel it off the Top Cover.

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    • While supporting the display with one hand, use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the four 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the display.

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    • Grab the display and pull it straight off the Top Cover to free it from its alignment pegs.

    • Remove the display.

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    • Rest your display facedown on a flat, clean work surface.

    • Use your fingers to flip up the plastic tab and access the connector underneath.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to lift up the metal locking tab over the display connector.

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    • Grip the display cable where it meets the connector head.

    • Slide the connector straight out of its socket to disconnect it.

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

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    • Grip the display cable where it meets the connector head.

    • Slide the display cable connector straight into its socket.

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    • Push the metal locking tab down over the display cable connector until it snaps into place.

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    • Align the display with its alignment pegs and place it on the Top Cover.

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    • While supporting the display with one hand, use your Framework Screwdriver to install the four 2.4 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the display.

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    • Press the bend in the eDP cable onto the Top Cover to re‑adhere it.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or your fingers, to press the eDP cable into its clips at the top left edge of the Bottom Cover.

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    • Press the eDP cable into its vertical slot in the Bottom Cover.

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    • Press the eDP connector straight down into its socket to connect it.

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    • Align the bezel over the perimeter of the display and let the magnets pull the bezel into place.

    • The bezel should "snap" into place. If it doesn't, realign it and make sure it sits flush with the display.

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    • Lay the ventilation plate along the top edge of the laptop and let its magnets pull into place.

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    • Use your fingers to grip the blue pull tab and slide the fingerprint reader cable straight into its socket.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to press down the locking tab on the fingerprint reader ZIF connector.

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    • Press the fingerprint reader cable to the frame to re-adhere it.

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    • Close the interposer door.

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    • If you have the Graphics Module installed, your interposer will have four screws. If you have the Expansion Bay Shell installed, you'll have three screws instead.

    • If you have the Graphics Module, use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the four captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

    • If you have the Expansion Bay Shell, use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

    • Close the interposer door.

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    • Place the interposer over its spot between the Mainboard and the module.

    • Depending on if you're installing a Graphics Module or the Expansion Bay Shell, the interposer should be oriented so either rubber grommets or metal tabs cover the Expansion Bay screws.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the Expansion Bay Module.

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

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

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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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.

Conclusão

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.

Autor(a)

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

Membro desde: 16/01/22

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