Framework Laptop 16" (2025) Expansion Bay Removal

ID: 194722

Description: Use this guide to remove the expansion bay in...

Steps:

1. The Expansion Bay can either fit a Graphics Module or the Expansion Bay Shell—the removal and installation procedures for both are nearly identical.
2. The following instructions will point out any differences.

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

4. 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.
5. If you have the Graphics Module, use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the four captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.
6. If you have the Expansion Bay Shell, use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the three captive T5 Torx screws securing the interposer.

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

8. Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the Expansion Bay Module.
9. Close the interposer door before continuing.

10. Close your laptop and flip it over.
11. Slide the Expansion Bay Module out of the laptop and remove it.
12. The module should slide out easily. If you feel any resistance, check that the screws holding it in place are fully loosened.