Framework Laptop 16" Mid Plate Removal

Escrito Por: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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Dificuldade

Easy

Passos

Tempo necessário

5 - 10 minutes

Introdução

Use this guide to replace the midframe in your Framework 16" laptop.

Note: the laptop used in this guide is a generic setup of one US keyboard, one numpad module, and two touchpad spacers. Your setup might vary, but the procedure should remain the same.

Passo 1

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

Passo 2

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.

Passo 3

Repeat the same procedure for the other touchpad spacer.

Passo 4

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.

Passo 5

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.

Passo 6

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.

Passo 7

Grip the black pull tab on the Mid Plate cable press connector.
Lift up to disconnect the Mid Plate cable.

Passo 8

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.