Framework Computer

In January 2020, the company was founded by Nirav Patel, who was the original Head of Hardware at Oculus.{{Cite web |date=2014-03-26 |title=The superfast rise of Oculus VR: How it went from startup to $2B acquisition in 21 months (interview) |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/the-accelerated-life-of-oculus-vr-interview/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}} In the first half of 2021, Framework was funded with a $9 million seed round.{{Cite web|url=https://pitch.com/presentations/Framework-Pitch-Deck-3mETzR4VNkQP5ncnEk0eS8Kk?slide=472d36fd-f50e-49d2-9b4d-a0396debadf8|title=Framework Pitch Deck by @framework - Pitch|publisher=Framework|date=May 24, 2022|website=Pitch}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.anorak.vc/post/why-i-invested-in-framework|title=Why I invested in Framework|first=Greg|last=Castle|date=Jun 21, 2021|website=Anorak Ventures}} YouTuber Linus Sebastian invested $225,000 in the company in September, 2021{{Cite web|publisher=Linus Tech Tips|title=I'm Legally Obligated to Disclose This|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSxbc1IN9Gg|date=September 15, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}{{Cite web|publisher=Linus Tech Tips |date=2023-03-26 |title=I Made a Bad Decision – Framework Investment Update |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeCdBVHYa_8 |via=YouTube}} after having previously commended the 11th Gen Intel Framework Laptop 13.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkTgPt3M4k|title=A Completely Upgradeable Laptop? - Framework Laptop Review|author=Linus Tech Tips|date=July 26, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}

In January 2022, the company raised an additional $18 million of financing in a series A round, led by Spark Capital.{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/frameworks-series-a-and-the-years-ahead|title=Framework's Series A and the Years Ahead|date=January 27, 2022|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/framework-looks-to-expand-repairability-beyond-the-laptop/|title=Framework looks to expand repairability beyond the laptop|date=February 1, 2022|website=TechCrunch}}

In April 2024, the company raised an additional $17 million of financing in a series A-1 round, led by Spark Capital, with Buckley Ventures, Anzu Partners, Cooler Master, and Pathbreaker Ventures. In addition to the $17 million, the company is opening up $1 million to equity crowdfunding through $10,000 investments. The company announced its expansion into other areas of consumer electronics with this round.{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/frameworks-series-a-1-and-community-participation|title=Framework's Series A-1 and Community Participation|date=April 23, 2024|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/frameworks-repairability-philosophy-is-set-to-expand-beyond-the-laptop/|title=Framework's repairability philosophy is set to expand beyond the laptop|date=April 23, 2024|website=TechCrunch}}{{Cite web|last=Hollister|first=Sean|date=2024-04-23|title=Framework won't be just a laptop company anymore |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138475/framework-laptop-product-categories-new|access-date=2024-04-24|website=The Verge|language=en}}

Framework works with an original design manufacturing (ODM) partner Compal Electronics to build its products.{{Cite web|publisher=Linus Tech Tips|title= Checking on my Investment in Person - Framework Laptop Factory Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nXVJBGowmY|date=June 17, 2023|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cite web|last1=Wu|first1=Ching Fang|title=Why is Framework, Darling of the Right-to-repair Movement, Inextricably Tied to Taiwan?|url=https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3946|website=CommonWealth Magazine|date=February 5, 2025|access-date=February 16, 2025}}

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In July 2021, Framework began fulfillment of their first product, the Framework Laptop (retroactively the Framework Laptop 13), with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip to the US and Canada.{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/the-framework-laptop-is-now-shipping-and-press-reviews|title=The Framework Laptop is now shipping, and press reviews are up!|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}} In December 2021, Framework opened pre-orders to the UK, Germany and France.{{Cite web|date=December 16, 2021|url=https://frame.work/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-uk-germany-and-france|title=Now Available for Pre-order in UK, Germany, and France|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}} In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria and The Netherlands.{{Cite web|last=Patel|first=Nirav|date=2022-02-22|title=Bringing the Framework Laptop to more of the world|url=https://frame.work/nl/en/blog/bringing-the-framework-laptop-to-more-of-the-world|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Framework|language=en}} The Framework Laptop received a 10 out of 10 in iFixit's repairability score.{{Cite web|date=July 28, 2021|title=Framework Laptop Teardown: 10/10, But is it Perfect?|url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/51614/framework-laptop-teardown-10-10-but-is-it-perfect|website=iFixit|language=en}}[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/13/framework-laptop-review-a-modular-pc-easy-to-fix-or-upgrade Framework Laptop review: a modular PC easy to fix or upgrade] The Guardian. 2022. The standard Framework Laptop ships as a fully assembled laptop, while the Framework Laptop DIY Edition ships with the RAM, storage, operating system, and in 11th Gen, the WiFi module uninstalled. All of these modules can be ordered with the DIY edition for an additional fee, or left out and purchased separately.

In May 2022, the company launched their second-generation Framework Laptop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chip that ships with an upgraded back panel, alongside their 12 Gen Upgrade Kit, to allow 11th Gen users to upgrade their laptops. In September 2022, pre-ordering became available for Australia.{{Cite web |title=Now available for pre-order in Australia |url=https://frame.work/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-australia |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Framework |language=en}}

In September 2022, the company launched a Chromebook edition based on their 12th Gen Intel model for $999. Unlike the standard laptop, the Chromebook's specification is fixed to an i5-1240P, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, but it retains the same upgradability as the standard laptop. Framework claims that the Chromebook edition has upgraded speakers and batteries compared to the standard laptop, but the speakers were described as "muffled" by ZDnet and the battery life was rated as quite poor for a Chromebook by ZDnet, Engadget, and PCMag. The Chromebook was also criticized for its price.{{Cite web|url=https://chromeunboxed.com/framework-laptop-chromebook-edition-google-chrome-os/|title=Google and Framework partner up to launch a fully-modular Chromebook|first=Robby|last=Payne|date=September 21, 2022|website=Chrome Unboxed}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/frameworks-new-chromebook-laptop-pieces-together-the-best-of-both-worlds/|title=Framework's new Chromebook laptop pieces together the best of both worlds|first=June|last=Wan|date=September 21, 2022|website=ZDNET}}{{Cite web |last=Chin |first=Monica |date=2022-09-21 |title=Framework's new Chromebook is upgradable and customizable |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/21/23363862/framework-laptop-chromebook-edition-laptop-design-specs-price-release |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Hear me out: The modular Framework Chromebook is worth the $1,000 (for some) |url=https://www.engadget.com/framework-modular-repairable-chromebook-review-173035156.html |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Engadget |date=December 12, 2022 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/framework-laptop-chromebook-edition |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}

In March 2023, the company announced their third-generation Framework Laptop featuring 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7040 processors. The designation of Framework Laptop 13 was adopted to distinguish it from the concurrently announced Framework Laptop 16.{{Citation |last=Patel |first=Nirav |title=Framework Next Level Event - 2023 Launch Event|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccpsyRipHlk |date=2023-03-23 |access-date=2023-03-23 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Framework's Latest Laptops Add AMD & Discrete GPU Options|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w07c80xoc5w|date=2023-03-25|access-date=2023-03-29 |author=PCWorld|via=www.youtube.com}} During this same event, Framework announced a higher capacity 61 Wh battery, a matte display option, and a Cooler Master case to house Framework motherboards.{{Cite web |last=Bouvier |first=Scott |date=2023-03-24 |title=Framework Laptop 13 Finally Gets AMD Options |url=https://www.omglinux.com/framework-laptop-finally-gets-amd-option/ |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=OMG! Linux |language=en-US}} The initial shipments of the AMD-based Framework laptops were delayed due to electrical and firmware related issues.{{Cite web |last=Horsey |first=Julian |date=2023-09-15 |title=Framework Laptop 13 with AMD Ryzen 7040 Series APU |url=https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/framework-laptop-13-modular-laptop/ |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Geeky Gadgets |language=en-US}}

In May 2024, the company announced their fourth-generation Framework Laptop 13 featuring an Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processor.{{Cite web|date=May 29, 2024|url=https://frame.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-13-with-intel-core-ultra-series-1-processors|title=Introducing the new Framework Laptop 13 with Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processors|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}{{Cite web|title=Framework's modular laptop gets a serious tune-up with Intel Core Ultra CPUs|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/2350281/framw.html|date=May 29, 2024|access-date=2024-10-28|first=Ashley|last=Biancuzzo}}

In February 2025, the company announced their fifth-generation Framework Laptop 13 featuring AMD Ryzen AI 300 series as well as adding the improvements introduced with the Intel model.{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2025-02-25 |title=The Framework Laptop 13 has just been upgraded to AMD's Strix Point |url=https://www.theverge.com/news/618769/framework-laptop-13-2025-amd-ryzen-ai-300-strix-point |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}} The upgraded model supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and has a 2.8K 120 Hz display. The design retains Framework's emphasis on modularity, ensuring that most parts are compatible with earlier releases. Pricing for the DIY edition starts at $899, pre-built systems start at $1,099.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-25 |title=Framework Doubles Down on Repairable, Sustainable Computing With 2 New PCs |url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/framework-doubles-down-on-repairable-sustainable-computing-with-2-new-pcs |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}

In April 2022, the company partly open-sourced their motherboard with CAD and electrical documentation{{Cite web|date=April 18, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rjUlznKioo&t=300s|title=The Download: New Job, New Channel, DALL-E 2, Framework Laptop and more|author=GitHub|via=www.youtube.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/framework-will-sell-you-its-laptop-motherboard-without-the-laptop-for-399/|title=Buy the Framework laptop's $399 motherboard to make your own mini PC|first=Andrew|last=Cunningham|date=April 22, 2022|website=Ars Technica}}{{Cite web|date=May 1, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1B1ooz5aSU|title=The Framework Mainboard Case! Printed, Built, Tested.|author=Elevated Systems|via=www.youtube.com}}{{Cite web |last1=Rossmann |first1=Louis |date=May 13, 2022 |title=Framework laptop finally embraces "schematics or die", long live framework! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cJj8PUY0DU |via=www.youtube.com}} being available in their marketplace, giving away 100 motherboards to makers and developers.{{Cite web|date=April 18, 2022|url=https://frame.work/blog/mainboard-availability-and-open-source-release|title=Mainboard Availability and Open Source Release|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2022/04/21/modular-laptop-maker-provides-mainboard-documentation-for-non-laptop-projects/|title=Modular Laptop Maker Provides Mainboard Documentation For Non-Laptop Projects|first=Ryan|last=Flowers|date=April 21, 2022|website=Hackaday}}

There is an issue with the first-generation motherboards with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, that requires complete removal and reconnection of both the main battery and the RTC coin cell battery, if the laptop is not charged for a relatively short period of time.{{Cite web|date=June 7, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/laptop-wont-power-on-unless-i-plug-in-ac-power/13085/61|title=Laptop won't power on unless i plug in AC power|website=community.frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://yeokhengmeng.com/2021/09/review-usage-and-repair-of-the-framework-laptop/|title=Review, usage and repair of the Framework laptop|website=yeokhengmeng.com|author=Yeo Kheng Meng|date=September 21, 2021|access-date=June 19, 2022}} The company said that this issue is caused by the 11th Gen Intel Core silicon bug, and that they would work to swap out a replacement RTC coin cell battery or 11th Gen motherboard for the people facing the issue.{{Cite web|date=June 15, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/rtc-viability-of-using-a-rechargable-rtc-battery/17664/43|title=RTC: Viability of using a rechargable RTC battery|website=community.frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5YOjLdfRZA&t=5958s|title=It's Coming For Us... - WAN Show June 17, 2022 - Framework transparency|author=Linus Tech Tips|date=June 17, 2022|via=www.youtube.com}}

Framework Laptop 13 uses proprietary UEFI firmware, InsydeH2O by Insyde Software,{{Cite web|date=August 9, 2021|url=https://www.insyde.com/press_news/press-releases/insyde%C2%AE-software-powers-newly-launched-framework%E2%84%A2-modular-laptop|title=Insyde® Software Powers Newly Launched Framework™ Modular Laptop|website=Insyde Software}}{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/frameworks-software-and-firmware-have-been-a-mess-but-its-working-on-them/|title=Framework's software and firmware have been a mess, but it's working on them|first=Andrew|last=Cunningham|date=April 15, 2024|website=Ars Technica}} and an open-source embedded controller (EC) firmware based on CrOS EC{{Cite web|url=https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromiumos/platform/ec/+/HEAD/README.md|title=CrOS EC (Embedded Controller)|website=chromium.googlesource.com}} by Framework. In April 2021, the company mentioned that open-source firmware was well-aligned to their mission.{{Cite web|date=April 11, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/free-the-ec-and-coreboot-only/791/5|title=Coreboot on the Framework Laptop|website=community.frame.work|access-date=June 18, 2022}} In January 2022, the company open-sourced their EC firmware.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/01/framework-put-up-the-source-code-for-their-embedded-controller-firmware/|title=Framework put up the source code for their Embedded Controller firmware|first=Liam|last=Dawe|date=January 21, 2022|via=www.gamingonlinux.com}}{{Cite web|date=January 21, 2022|url=https://frame.work/blog/open-sourcing-our-firmware|title=Open Sourcing our Firmware|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}} The company modifies the UEFI source code they bought from Insyde Software to meet their specific firmware needs. The company supports Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) to update the firmware. Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition uses an open source firmware, coreboot.{{Cite web|first=Abner|last=Li|date=September 21, 2022|url=https://9to5google.com/2022/09/21/google-framework-chromebook/|title=Google and Framework making an upgradable Chromebook, starting at $999|website=9to5Google}}

In April 2024, it was described that the company has struggled with the other side of computing longevity and sustainability: providing up-to-date software. After that, the company published a blog article about software longevity, saying, "We recognize that we have fallen short of where we need to be on software updates, and we are making the needed investments to resolve this."{{Cite web|date=April 16, 2024|url=https://frame.work/blog/enabling-software-longevity|title=Enabling software longevity|author=Nirav Patel|website=frame.work}}

The initial 55 Wh battery in the original Intel 11th Gen CPU Model has been described as middling.{{Cite web|date=February 27, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNYZkqIn8rg|title=Framework Laptop 6 Months Later. I'm Less Impressed|author=Elevated Systems|via=www.youtube.com}} This feedback was addressed with the release of a 61 Wh battery, available as an option in the 2023 edition of the laptop. An Ars Technica review found that the battery life of the 13th Gen Intel motherboard was significantly improved over prior designs, gaining a 40% uplift in PCMark's battery test but remaining mostly the same when running Handbrake, despite the reviewer testing battery life with the 55 Wh battery from their previous machine; with an upgrade to the 61 Wh battery, the runtime improved by another 13%.{{Cite web |last=Cunningham |first=Andrew |date=2023-05-16 |title=Review: Framework Laptop's 13th-gen Intel upgrade helps fix its battery problem |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/review-framework-laptops-13th-gen-intel-upgrade-helps-fix-its-battery-problem/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us}}

The AMD Ryzen 7040U series option also showed additional battery life, better performance, less heat, and lower fan noise when idle, leading some to suggest that it rendered Intel models obsolete.{{Citation |title=Framework 13 (AMD & Intel) Review: One is AWESOME, the other not! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwr14Q4C9gY |access-date=2024-01-14 |language=en}}

The battery drains even in a complete shut down state within UEFI version 3.07 or earlier with the 11th Intel Core motherboard,{{Cite web|date=January 18, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/battery-slowly-drains-when-completely-shut-down/13923|title=Battery slowly drains when completely shut down|website=community.frame.work}} later fixed in UEFI unofficial version 3.08.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FrameworkPuter/status/1535041802125729792|title=Framework on Twitter|publisher=Framework|date=June 10, 2022|via=twitter.com}}{{Cite web|date=April 14, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/is-there-something-wrong-with-the-3-08-bios/17509/|title=Is there something wrong with the 3.08 BIOS?|website=community.frame.work}}

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

Framework Laptop 16 is a larger laptop unveiled at the promotional Next Level keynote in March 2023. It has been dubbed the "holy grail" of upgradeable laptops for engineers and gamers due to the new expansion bay that can attach PCIe components, such as a dedicated GPU, as well as adapt the laptop's cooling system.

Framework Laptop 16 uses proprietary UEFI firmware by Insyde Software.

As most components in Framework products are designed to be reconfigurable, this table lists stock specifications available at the time of purchase.

The Framework Laptop 12 is a 2-in-1 laptop announced in February 2025 as part of the company's keynote. The convertible is designated as a smaller, lower-cost model compared to the 13-inch and 16-inch laptops previously offered and features a 12-inch WUXGA touchscreen.{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2025-02-25 |title=Framework wants to fix the budget laptop with its first touchscreen machine |url=https://www.theverge.com/news/618784/framework-laptop-12-touchscreen-convertible-announcement-release-date |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}

The Framework Desktop is a Mini-ITX workstation announced in February 2025, containing an AMD Strix Halo APU. The desktop is designed to be modular, containing two front-side expansion card slots as seen in its laptop models. The computer's front-side panel also has slots for 21 interchangeable tiles, allowing for users to customize the appearance of the machine.{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2025-02-25 |title=Framework's first tiny Desktop beautifully straddles the line between cute and badass |url=https://www.theverge.com/news/618785/framework-desktop-annoucement-price-release-date |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}

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A core feature of the Framework laptop is the expansion card system that provides the primary input/output for the laptop. In its base form, the laptop is equipped with recessed slots containing USB-C ports that can be used directly. These slots can be attached with an assortment of interchangeable cards that add features such as USB-C (passthrough), USB-A, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, MicroSD, 2.5-gigabit Ethernet, and 3.5 mm headphone jack, as well as form-fitting solid state storage (up to 1 TB per slot).{{Cite web |title=Fix Consumer Electronics |url=https://frame.work/marketplace/expansion-cards |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=Framework |language=en}} The Framework Laptop 13 can accommodate four expansion cards, and the larger Framework Laptop 16 accommodates six. The company launched the Expansion Card Developer Program to open card development to the public, releasing documentation, CAD templates, and reference designs for expansion cards—all under open source licenses.{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/FrameworkComputer/ExpansionCards|title=Reference designs and documentation to create Expansion Cards for the Framework Laptop|via=github.com|author=Framework Computer}}

The capabilities of the USB-C expansion card are contingent on the mainboard, as it "passes through the supported protocols on the processor directly."{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/products/usb-c-expansion-card?v=FRACCKBZ01|title=USB-C Expansion Card|via=frame.work}} On Intel platforms, the expansion card enables Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, 20 V/5 A charging, and DisplayPort Alt Mode. On AMD Ryzen platforms, the capabilities vary depending on the slot the USB-C expansion card occupies:

• Two USB4 ports supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1 (back two ports).
• One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1 (front left port, with laptop upside down).
• One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data and USB-C PD 3.1 (front right port, with laptop upside down).

• Two USB4 ports supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1. (Back two ports)
• One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and USB-C PD 3.1 (middle left port).
• One USB-C 3.2 port supporting data and USB-C PD 3.1 (middle right port).
• Two USB-C 3.2 ports supporting data only (front two ports).

The Framework Marketplace is an online store service hosted on the Framework website that primarily sells parts and tools that can be used to upgrade and repair the Framework Laptop. These include, but are not limited to, replacement motherboards, batteries, entire screen assemblies, RAM, and storage drives. The Marketplace also sells customization parts, including screen bezels, keyboard layouts, and expansion cards. In addition to computer-related items, the Marketplace also includes merchandise.{{Cite web |title=Carbon Capture |url=https://frame.work/products/carbon-capture |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=Framework |language=en}}

Framework works with a logistics partner Dimerco to distribute its products. A logistics staffer mentioned Dimerco managing a complex e-commerce fulfillment process of Framework's highly customizable products from Taiwan.{{Cite web|publisher=Dimerco Express Group|title=Dimerco x Framework - Global Laptop Distribution from Taiwan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZBIN7vH1dM|date=November 18, 2024|via=www.youtube.com}}

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As a result of the company's efforts to accommodate hackers and computing enthusiasts, both third-party companies and individuals have built various products using Framework's hardware, which includes but is not limited to:{{Cite web|date=May 16, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/a-company-or-individual-driven-projects/18559|title=List of company or individually driven projects|website=community.frame.work|access-date=October 14, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/these-framework-laptop-mods-show-us-exactly-why-modular-1848341702|title=These Framework Laptop Mods Show Us Exactly Why Modular Computers Are So Damn Cool|date=January 17, 2022|first=Phillip|last=Tracy|website=Gizmodo}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2023/01/26/all-about-usb-c-framework-laptop/|title=All About USB-C: Framework Laptop|date=January 26, 2023|first=Arya|last=Voronova|website=Hackaday}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2023/10/30/how-framework-laptop-broke-the-hacker-ceiling/|title=How Framework Laptop Broke The Hacker Ceiling|date=October 30, 2023|first=Arya|last=Voronova|website=Hackaday}}

• Framework Laptop skins & wraps{{Cite web|url=https://dbrand.com/shop/framework-laptop-skins|title=Framework Laptop Skins & Wraps|website=dbrand.com|author=dbrand}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd61cLOEtdA|title=How to Apply a dbrand Framework Laptop Skin|via=www.youtube.com|author=dbrand|date=December 5, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.slickwraps.com/collections/framework-laptop-13-skins|title=Framework Laptop 13 Skins|website=www.slickwraps.com|author=Slickwraps}}
• Screen protector film{{Cite web|date=July 26, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/matte-screen-protector/2978/|title=Matte screen protector|website=community.frame.work|access-date=October 28, 2022}}
• Arts & wallpapers{{Cite web|date=September 12, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-fan-art/6626/|title=Framework Fan Art|website=community.frame.work|access-date=December 27, 2021}}

• Module frame{{Cite web|url=https://www.printables.com/model/231439-framework-laptop-module-frame|title=frame.work laptop module frame |via=www.printables.com|author=egeltje|access-date=December 28, 2022}}
• Parts tray{{Cite web|date=August 4, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-parts-tray/20965|title=Framework Parts Tray|website=community.frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/blog/framework-in-2022-year-in-review|title=Framework in 2022: Year-in-review|date=December 20, 2022|first=Marissa|last=Buyck|website=frame.work}}

• Magnetic charger expansion card{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwPOC8_xUMg|title=Framework Laptop Magnetic Charger Expansion Card Full power!|via=www.youtube.com|date=October 29, 2021}}
• Scroll wheels expansion card{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCxMRbzfaM|title=roPlug Demonstration|via=www.youtube.com|date=November 4, 2021}}
• UART expansion card{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XnrZpPYgBg|title=EEVblog 1496 - Winning Mailbag|publisher=EEVblog|via=www.youtube.com|date=August 26, 2022}}
• Solokeys{{Cite web|url=https://solokeys.com/|title=SoloKeys - Built with Trusted|website=solokeys.com}} Solo V2 expansion card{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/foosinn/Solo4Framework|title=foosinn/Solo4Framework|via=github.com|author=foosinn|access-date=December 28, 2022}}
• DongleHider+, an expansion card that includes a USB hub to hide a bare dongle inside.{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/LeoDJ/FW-EC-DongleHiderPlus|title=LeoDJ/FW-EC-DongleHiderPlus|via=github.com|author=LeoDJ|access-date=March 23, 2025}}{{Cite web|last=Tyson|first=Mark|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/donglehider-is-a-cunning-new-framework-laptop-expansion-card-for-hiding-up-to-three-dongles|title=DongleHider+ is a cunning new Framework laptop Expansion Card for hiding up to three dongles|date=March 21, 2024|website=Tom's Hardware}}
• Brick system expansion card{{Cite web|url=https://www.printables.com/model/1031374-brick-system-expansion-card|title=Brick System Expansion Card|via=www.printables.com|author=bonkrat|access-date=March 23, 2025}}{{Cite web|last1=Breche|first1=Hannes|last2=Fisher|first2=Jacob|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-Brick-System-expands-notebook-with-Lego-feet-wheels-cable-holders-and-more.898451.0.html|title=Framework Laptop Brick System expands notebook with Lego feet, wheels, cable holders and more|date=October 7, 2024|website=Notebookcheck}}

• Box, a hardware for cloud storage alternative that uses Framework Expansion Cards{{Cite web|date=March 1, 2022|url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/01/functionland-unveils-groundbreaking-hardware-box-the-web3-solution-to-cloud-subscriptions/|title=Functionland Unveils Groundbreaking Hardware: BOX – The Web3 Solution to Cloud Subscriptions|website=VentureBeat}}{{Cite web|url=https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/box-by-functionland-provides-private-cloud-storage-blockchain-more/|title=Box by Functionland provides easy-to-use private cloud storage for blockchain and important data|date=Apr 6, 2022|website=Gadget Flow}}

• DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard, a RISC-V CPU architecture motherboard{{Cite web|url=https://deepcomputing.io/product/dc-roma-risc-v-mainboard/|title=DC-ROMA RISC-V MAINBOARD|website=deepcomputing.io|access-date=November 15, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=Framework Laptop 13 To See A RISC-V Motherboard Option|url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/Framework-Laptop-RISC-V-Board|date=June 18, 2024|access-date=November 15, 2024|website=www.phoronix.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Hollister|first=Sean|date=June 18, 2024|title=The Framework Laptop 13 is about to become one of the world's first RISC-V laptops|url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/18/24181278/framework-laptop-risc-v-laptop-isa-arm-amd-intel-x86|access-date=November 15, 2024|website=The Verge|language=en}}

• CJ64, a cyberdeck-like keyboard PC that repurposes the Framework Laptop's motherboard{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/CJ-Elevated/Project_CJ64|title=CJ-Elevated/Project_CJ64: The Framework Mainboard Project CJ64 enclosure |via=github.com|author= Elevated Systems|access-date=June 19, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeYfKu9KlTg|title=Complete PC in a Mechanical Keyboard! Retro Concept, Modern Hardware.|via=www.youtube.com|author=Elevated Systems|date=November 7, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewVp96JN0nQ|title=The Ultimate Framework Keyboard PC! Machined Aluminum Mainboard Enclosure!|via=www.youtube.com|author=Elevated Systems|date=June 19, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/framework-keyboard-cyberdeck|title=Framework Laptop Mainboard Powers Custom 60% Mechanical Keyboard|date=November 11, 2021|website=Tom's Hardware}}
• Mainboard Terminal, a retro-style round display PC that uses the Framework Laptop's motherboard{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/penk/MainboardTerminal|title=penk/MainboardTerminal: Mainboard Terminal - A Retro-style Computer with a Modern Core|via=github.com|author=Penk Chen|access-date=May 10, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/framework-mainboard-modular-circular-cyberdeck|title=Sensational Circular-Screened Cyberdeck Hides Modular Intel 11th Gen PC|date=May 10, 2022|website=Tom's Hardware}}
• Framedeck, a Framework-motherboard-based cyberdeck with clear acrylic and brass, influenced by TRS-80 Model 100.{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/brickbots/framedeck|title=brickbots/framedeck: A Framework mainboard based Cyberdeck|via=github.com|author=brickbots, Richard|access-date=May 16, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hackster.io/news/richard-sutherland-s-framedeck-is-a-trs-80-model-100-inspired-open-source-portable-pc-9937a2d73272|title=Richard Sutherland's Framedeck Is a TRS-80 Model 100 Inspired Open Source Portable PC|date=May 16, 2022|website=Hackster.io}}
• A tablet that uses Framework parts including the motherboard{{Cite web|date=March 22, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-tablet-project/16690|title=Framework Tablet Project|website=community.frame.work}}
• Framework-Tablet, a 3D printable tablet case{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet|title=whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet: 3D Printable Tablet Case for Framework Laptop|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=April 30, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2022/08/07/build-a-tablet-out-of-your-framework-motherboard/|title=Build A Tablet Out Of Your Framework Motherboard|date=August 7, 2022|website=Hackaday}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/framework-tablet-build/|title=Modder shows how to transform the Framework laptop into a tablet|date=August 8, 2022|website=PC Gamer}}
• FrameStation, a modern game console case for the Framework motherboard{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/FrameStation|title=whatthefilament/FrameStation: Game Console Case for Framework Motherboard|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=May 25, 2022}}
• Framework Desktop Case Adapter, a 3D-printable mount to adapt a Framework motherboard to ATX and MicroATX motherboards and cases{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Desktop-Adapter|title=whatthefilament/Framework-Desktop-Adapter: Mounts to adapt Framework motherboard to ATX and Micro-ATX Motherboards and Cases|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=June 4, 2022}}
• Framework Test Bench, a test and development bench for Framework motherboard{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Test-Bench|title=whatthefilament/Framework-Test-Bench: Test/Development Bench for Framework Motherboard|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=June 7, 2022}}
• An aluminum 3D-printed motherboard case{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/dariusjlukas/aluminum-and-3d-printed-Framework-Case|title=dariusjlukas/aluminum-and-3d-printed-Framework-Case|via=github.com|author=dariusjlukas|access-date=February 1, 2023}}
• Framework-AIO, a 3D-printable case that converts Framework Laptop into an all-in-one-style desktop computer.{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-AIO|title=whatthefilament/Framework-AIO|via=github.com|author=whatthefilament|access-date=February 1, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2023/02/02/building-an-all-in-one-desktop-out-of-framework-parts/|title=Building An All-in-One Desktop Out Of Framework Parts|date=February 2, 2023|website=Hackaday}}
• DIY Triple Screen Laptop, a portable ergonomics computer with three screens (one panel, and two iPad Retina displays).{{Cite web|url=https://diyperks.com/diy-perks-triple-screen-laptop/|title=DIY Perks Triple Screen Laptop - DIY Perks|website=diyperks.com|author=DIY Perks|access-date=February 1, 2023}}{{Cite web|first=Chris|last=Person|date=January 31, 2023|url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23580097/framework-laptop-triple-screen-diy-perks|title=Custom build turns the Framework Laptop into a triple-screen powerhouse|website=The Verge}}
• Cooler Master Motherboard Case{{Cite web|url=https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/framework/|title=FRAMEWORK X COOLER MASTER COOLER MASTER MAINBOARD CASE|website=www.coolermaster.com|access-date=November 15, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Hollister|first=Sean|date=March 23, 2023|title=This $39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop parts into a tiny PC|url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/23/23652939/framework-cooler-master-sff-pc-case|access-date=November 15, 2024|website=The Verge|language=en}}
• Beth Deck, a portable gaming handheld case{{Cite web|url=https://www.printables.com/model/1051411-framework-portable-handheld-case-beth-deck-rev-15|title=Framework Portable handheld Case (Beth Deck rev. 1.5)|via=www.printables.com|author=Beth Le|access-date=April 6, 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2024/11/03/beth-deck-is-a-framework-powered-gaming-handheld/|title=Beth Deck Is A Framework-Powered Gaming Handheld|first=Navarre|last=Bartz|date=November 3, 2024|website=Hackaday}}

• Glider, a 60 fps E-ink replacement display{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/zephray_wenting/status/1535041457035280392|title=Wenting on Twitter|first=Wenting|last=Zhang|date=June 10, 2022|via=twitter.com}}

• Coreboot. In May 2024, the coreboot project released coreboot version 24.05 which supported Framework Laptop 13 AMD Ryzen 7040. It was an experimental coreboot port being worked on by several AMD firmware engineers and stakeholders as an unofficial project.{{Cite web|title=coreboot 24.05 release|url=https://blogs.coreboot.org/blog/2024/05/23/coreboot-24-05-release/|date=May 23, 2024|access-date=June 8, 2024|website=blogs.coreboot.org|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Coreboot 24.05 Released With 25 More Platforms - Including The Framework 13 AMD|url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/Coreboot-24.05-Released|date=May 23, 2024|access-date=June 8, 2024|website=www.phoronix.com|language=en}}

• Embedded Controller Modifications, an EC tool that changes the colors of LEDs and the keyboard layout on the firmware level, plus a suite of tools for talking to and manipulating the EC{{Cite web|url=https://www.howett.net/posts/2021-12-framework-ec|title=The Framework Laptop's Embedded Controller (EC)|website=www.howett.net|date=December 22, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrFXbRcHs8|title=Framework Holiday Lights|via=www.youtube.com|date=December 26, 2021}}{{Cite web|date=January 23, 2022|url=https://community.frame.work/t/changed-my-keyboard-layout-in-hardware-to-colemak/14174|title=Changed my keyboard layout in hardware to colemak!|website=community.frame.work}}{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/2022/06/07/ec-hacking-your-laptop-has-a-microcontroller/|title=EC Hacking: Your Laptop Has A Microcontroller|date=June 7, 2022|first=Arsenijs|last=Picugins|website=Hackaday}}
• Fw-fanctrl, a service that controls Framework Laptop's fan(s) according to a configurable speed/temperature curve{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/TamtamHero/fw-fanctrl|title=TamtamHero/fw-fanctrl|via=github.com|author=TamtamHero|access-date=March 23, 2025}}

• Framework input cover controller{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/CRImier/MyKiCad/tree/master/Laptop%20mods/framework_input_controller|title=CRImier/MyKiCad: Framework input cover controller|via=github.com|author=CRImier, Ar|access-date=May 16, 2022}}
• Adjustable laptop stand{{Cite web|url=https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5192872|title=Adjustable Framework Laptop Stand|via=www.thingiverse.com|author=Alexander - I_Mod_Things|access-date=December 28, 2022}}

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The company provides knowledge base articles, a community forum, QR codes on the products and parts, and an inquiry form.{{Cite web|url=https://frame.work/support|title=Framework Support|website=frame.work}} The company's customer support is controversial. It has both positive reviews that they are transparent, honest, and customer-focused and negative reviews that they close the door.{{Cite web|date=June 10, 2022|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNRRiQSw-8&t=1280|title=Linux After Dark – Episode 19|author=Late Night Linux|via=www.youtube.com}}

Framework Laptop is currently available for order in the United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia and Taiwan.

In December 2021, the company announced that they chose the additional supported countries UK, Germany, and France based on both the number of people who registered interest through the region selection page and on logistical complexity. In February 2022, pre-ordering became available for Ireland, Austria, and the Netherlands. Pre-orders also opened in Australia in September 2022, with shipments arriving from October.{{cite web|last1=Buyck|first1=Marissa|title=Now available for pre-order in Australia|url=https://frame.work/au/en/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-australia|website=Framework Computers|access-date=2 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902015449/https://frame.work/au/en/blog/now-available-for-pre-order-in-australia|archive-date=2 September 2022|language=en|date=1 September 2022|url-status=live}}

Framework does not support customers outside its supported regions, and does not endorse or support imported products.{{Cite web|date=December 6, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/is-it-a-foolish-endeavor-to-ship-a-laptop-from-the-usa-to-the-netherlands/11854/7|title=Is it a foolish endeavor to ship a laptop from the USA to the Netherlands?|website=community.frame.work}}

In December 2021, the company released a statement asking users who are not using Ubuntu 21.04.3+ or Fedora 35 to troubleshoot with Framework's Linux community{{Cite web|url=https://community.frame.work/c/diy-edition/linux/91|title=Linux topics - Framework Community|website=community.frame.work}} instead of contacting Framework support as no other Linux distribution has been verified by the company for hardware compatibility, mentioning that the company could troubleshoot general product usage issues on a supported OS, but could not troubleshoot OS-related issues not related to the product functionality.{{Cite web|date=December 17, 2021|url=https://community.frame.work/t/official-linux-and-framework-support-please-read/12435|title=OFFICIAL - Linux and Framework Support - PLEASE READ|website=community.frame.work}} In April 2022, the company announced their Linux compatibility page.{{Cite web|date=|url=https://frame.work/linux|title=Linux on the Framework Laptop|website=frame.work|access-date=June 18, 2022}} In a July 2024 interview, a Linux support staffer mentioned, "My job is to identify the most likely distributions that we want to focus on providing support for efficiently and also then looking to outreach with community-based support as well ... and actually beginning to build those bridges."{{Cite web|url=https://thenewstack.io/why-frameworks-right-to-repair-ethos-is-gaining-fans/|title=Why Framework's 'Right to Repair' Ethos Is Gaining Fans|first=Heather|last=Joslyn|date=July 11, 2024|website=The New Stack|access-date=July 28, 2024}}

The Ryzen-based Framework laptop had some initial issues with Linux support, but were later fixed with a firmware update delivered through LVFS.{{Cite web |title=AMD Ryzen Powered Framework Laptop Linux Testing Held Up By BIOS Issue |url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Framework-Linux-Hold |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=www.phoronix.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=AMD-Powered Framework Laptop Now Working On Linux With Latest BIOS |url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Ryzen-Framework-Linux-BIOS |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=www.phoronix.com |language=en}}

In June 2022, the FreeBSD Foundation announced their work to ensure that the experience running FreeBSD on the Framework Laptop matches the stability that FreeBSD users expect.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freebsd.org/news/newsflash/|title=FreeBSD News Flash|website=www.freebsd.org|access-date=June 18, 2022}}{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2022|url=https://www.freebsd.org/status/report-2022-01-2022-03/|title=FreeBSD Quarterly Status Report First Quarter 2022|website=www.freebsd.org|access-date=June 18, 2022}} In February 2025, the foundation reported their ongoing activities for testing and working on support for the Framework Laptop.{{Cite web|date=February 28, 2025|url=https://www.freebsd.org/status/report-2024-10-2024-12/#_framework_laptop_support|title=FreeBSD Status Report Fourth Quarter 2024|website=www.freebsd.org|access-date=March 2, 2025}}

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In June 2021, a venture capitalist investing in the company said "The conventional wisdom in the industry is that making products repairable makes them thicker, heavier, uglier, less robust, and more expensive. We're here to prove that wrong and fix consumer electronics, one category at a time". In October 2021 interviews, the company said "The core problem is the idea that consumer electronics are disposable,"{{Cite web|date=October 15, 2021|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09yt773|title=BBC World Service - Newshour, Could manufacturers help reduce electronic waste?|website=BBC|access-date=June 5, 2022}} and "Right to repair is incredibly important. It is actually a core part of what we are doing. Because increasingly products are not designed to be repaired."

Framework Laptop was on display as part of the Waste Age: What can Design Do? exhibition{{Cite web|url=https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/waste-age-what-can-design-do|title=Waste Age: What can design do? - the Design Museum|website=designmuseum.org|access-date=January 9, 2022}} displayed at the Design Museum{{Cite web|url=https://designmuseum.org/|title=Design Museum|website=designmuseum.org|access-date=January 9, 2022}} in London from October 2021 to February 2022.{{Cite web|date=January 4, 2022|url=https://www.dailyimportant.thats.im/2022/01/04/framework-develops-modular-laptop-users-can-fix-and-upgrade-themselves/|title=Framework develops modular laptop users can fix and upgrade themselves|website=www.dailyimportant.thats.im|access-date=January 9, 2022}}

The company's founder Nirav Patel appeared as a former employee of Apple in the Netflix original film Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy featuring shopping and waste, which was released in November 2024 ahead of Black Friday by Grain Media. He stated, "As soon as your business model starts to revolve around that replacement cycle, the object being replaced in a while instead of being something that can last longer, it becomes extremely difficult to reverse and go back".{{Cite web|url=https://buynowfilm.com|title=Buy Now|website=buynowfilm.com|author=Grain Media|access-date=January 2, 2025}}{{Cite magazine|first=Esha|last=Chhabra|date=November 27, 2024|title=The Makers of Netflix's Buy Now! Talk About How to Fight Our Shopping Addiction|url=https://time.com/7198791/buy-now-netflix-interview-black-friday/|magazine=Time}}

In November 2021, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021.{{Cite magazine |last=Steinberg |first=Don |date=November 10, 2021 |title=A Notebook You Can Repair: Framework Laptop |url=https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112625/framework-laptop/ |magazine=Time}} In March 2022, Fast Company listed the Framework Laptop on their list of the Most Innovative Companies of 2022.{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Jared |date=March 8, 2022 |title=How Framework is helping fix our unsustainable electronics industry |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90722815/framework-innovative-laptop-easy-repair-electronics |work=Fast Company}} In October 2023, Time magazine listed the Framework Laptop 16 on their list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2023.{{Cite magazine |last=Steinberg |first=Don |date=October 24, 2023 |title=A Longer-lasting Laptop: Framework Laptop 16 |url=https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6323599/framework-laptop-16/ |magazine=Time}}

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