Framework Laptop 16 Memory Replacement

ID: 195135

Description: Follow this guide to remove and replace the...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Push the two metal arms on each side of the module outward until they disengage and the stick pops up at a shallow angle.
Repeat for the other module.

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

Hold the memory module by its edges. Don't touch the gold contacts with your fingers. If you do, wipe the contacts with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any finger oils.
Orient the module with its label facing down and align the gold contacts with the left socket labeled DDR5 Channel 0.
Insert the contact edge into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.
Press the edges of the module down until the side clips lock it in place.

Repeat the previous step for the other socket labeled DDR5 Channel 1, except orient the module so its label is facing upward.

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

Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the 16 captive T5 Torx screws in order (starting with 2) to secure the Mid Plate evenly.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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