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==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
===User freedom=== | |||
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As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|parts pairing}}, consumers can heavily customize devices to their liking. Framework also offers DIY editions of their products which offers consumers the option to utilize their own sourced memory, storage and operating system. Framework laptops are also compatible with experimental RISC-V open architecture CPUs.<ref> {{Cite web |last=Geerling |first=Jeff |date=8 Dec 2025 |title=The DC-ROMA II is the fastest RISC-V laptop and is odd |url=https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/dc-roma-ii-fastest-risc-v-laptop-and-odd/ |access-date=9 Mar 2026 |website=Jeff Geerling’s Blog}}</ref> | As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|parts pairing}}, consumers can heavily customize devices to their liking. Framework also offers DIY editions of their products which offers consumers the option to utilize their own sourced memory, storage and operating system. Framework laptops are also compatible with experimental RISC-V open architecture CPUs.<ref> {{Cite web |last=Geerling |first=Jeff |date=8 Dec 2025 |title=The DC-ROMA II is the fastest RISC-V laptop and is odd |url=https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/dc-roma-ii-fastest-risc-v-laptop-and-odd/ |access-date=9 Mar 2026 |website=Jeff Geerling’s Blog}}</ref> | ||
===User | ===User privacy=== | ||
As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary. The Framework team have shown interest in implementing open source firmware such as a variant of Coreboot into their laptops.<ref> https://community.frame.work/t/responded-coreboot-on-the-framework-laptop/791</ref> | As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary. The Framework team have shown interest in implementing open source firmware such as a variant of Coreboot into their laptops.<ref> https://community.frame.work/t/responded-coreboot-on-the-framework-laptop/791</ref> | ||
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However, Framework does not provide complete historical versions<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-27 |title=Framework Laptop 13 BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-13-bios-and-driver-releases-amd-ryzen-7040-series-r1rXGVL16 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Knowledgebase}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-07 |title=Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (13 Gen Intel® Core™) |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-13th-gen-intel-core-BkQBvKWr3 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Knowledgebase}}</ref> of their [[Insyde Software|proprietary firmware blobs.]] With only a few exceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levin |first=Kieran |date=2024-03-01 |title=Framework 13 AMD Ryzen 7040 BIOS 3.03b |url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-13-amd-ryzen-7040-bios-3-03b/46479 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422135054/https://community.frame.work/t/framework-13-amd-ryzen-7040-bios-3-03b/46479 |archive-date=2024-04-22 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> It is unclear whether this decision is due to licensing agreements with proprietary hardware vendors. Some older versions are available from archive.org, however the full firmware tree is unavailable at this time. | However, Framework does not provide complete historical versions<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-27 |title=Framework Laptop 13 BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-13-bios-and-driver-releases-amd-ryzen-7040-series-r1rXGVL16 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Knowledgebase}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-07 |title=Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (13 Gen Intel® Core™) |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-13th-gen-intel-core-BkQBvKWr3 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Knowledgebase}}</ref> of their [[Insyde Software|proprietary firmware blobs.]] With only a few exceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levin |first=Kieran |date=2024-03-01 |title=Framework 13 AMD Ryzen 7040 BIOS 3.03b |url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-13-amd-ryzen-7040-bios-3-03b/46479 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422135054/https://community.frame.work/t/framework-13-amd-ryzen-7040-bios-3-03b/46479 |archive-date=2024-04-22 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> It is unclear whether this decision is due to licensing agreements with proprietary hardware vendors. Some older versions are available from archive.org, however the full firmware tree is unavailable at this time. | ||
===Business | ===Business model=== | ||
Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level. Framework also makes money from selling parts to consumers. | Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level. Framework also makes money from selling parts to consumers. | ||
[[File: Framework part shop.jpeg|thumb| Framework’s marketplace for repair and replacement parts.]] | [[File: Framework part shop.jpeg|thumb| Framework’s marketplace for repair and replacement parts.]] | ||
===Market | ===Market control=== | ||
Framework is a relatively new player in the OEM PC sector, but in the niche they occupy, they are a significant player, mostly due to a lack of competition. | Framework is a relatively new player in the OEM PC sector, but in the niche they occupy, they are a significant player, mostly due to a lack of competition. | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
===Laptop 13 61Wh | ===Laptop 13 61Wh battery swelling=== | ||
The high energy density 61Wh battery has more swelling incidents than the previous 55Wh battery<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Adam_Schindler |date=2025-09-13 |title=61Wh Battery Inflated |url=https://community.frame.work/t/61wh-battery-inflated/75169 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015213430/https://community.frame.work/t/61wh-battery-inflated/75169 |archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@John_Goerzen |date=2024-09-18 |title=Swollen Battery <1yr in, How to address? |url=https://community.frame.work/t/swollen-battery-1yr-in-how-to-address/57848 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251219080248/https://community.frame.work/t/swollen-battery-1yr-in-how-to-address/57848 |archive-date=19 Dec 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@qemu-system-x86_64 |date=2025-11-12 |title=Battery swelling (FL13 / amd 7040 / 61Wh) |url=https://community.frame.work/t/battery-swelling-fl13-amd-7040-61wh/77653 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251211210759/https://community.frame.work/t/battery-swelling-fl13-amd-7040-61wh/77653 |archive-date=11 Dec 2025}}</ref>. Framework mitigated this problem by having the battery automatic discharge down to 85% after fully charged and connected on AC adapter for more than three days<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Kieran_Levin |date=2024-10-25 |title=BIOS update required to prevent premature aging of 61Wh battery |url=https://community.frame.work/t/bios-update-required-to-prevent-premature-aging-of-61wh-battery/59580 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260110051537/https://community.frame.work/t/bios-update-required-to-prevent-premature-aging-of-61wh-battery/59580 |archive-date=10 Jan 2026}}</ref>. However, this function may interfere with manual charge limit setting. | The high energy density 61Wh battery has more swelling incidents than the previous 55Wh battery<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Adam_Schindler |date=2025-09-13 |title=61Wh Battery Inflated |url=https://community.frame.work/t/61wh-battery-inflated/75169 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015213430/https://community.frame.work/t/61wh-battery-inflated/75169 |archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@John_Goerzen |date=2024-09-18 |title=Swollen Battery <1yr in, How to address? |url=https://community.frame.work/t/swollen-battery-1yr-in-how-to-address/57848 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251219080248/https://community.frame.work/t/swollen-battery-1yr-in-how-to-address/57848 |archive-date=19 Dec 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@qemu-system-x86_64 |date=2025-11-12 |title=Battery swelling (FL13 / amd 7040 / 61Wh) |url=https://community.frame.work/t/battery-swelling-fl13-amd-7040-61wh/77653 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251211210759/https://community.frame.work/t/battery-swelling-fl13-amd-7040-61wh/77653 |archive-date=11 Dec 2025}}</ref>. Framework mitigated this problem by having the battery automatic discharge down to 85% after fully charged and connected on AC adapter for more than three days<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Kieran_Levin |date=2024-10-25 |title=BIOS update required to prevent premature aging of 61Wh battery |url=https://community.frame.work/t/bios-update-required-to-prevent-premature-aging-of-61wh-battery/59580 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260110051537/https://community.frame.work/t/bios-update-required-to-prevent-premature-aging-of-61wh-battery/59580 |archive-date=10 Jan 2026}}</ref>. However, this function may interfere with manual charge limit setting. | ||
===Laptop 16 | ===Laptop 16 overheating=== | ||
Early models have liquid metal as the thermal interface between the CPU and its heat sink, which is known to degrade, leading to worse and uneven heat transfer<ref>{{Cite web |last=@zachary_stout |date=2024-08-04 |title=Uneven CPU thermals! |url=https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251008161122/https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |archive-date=8 Oct 2025}}</ref>. | Early models have liquid metal as the thermal interface between the CPU and its heat sink, which is known to degrade, leading to worse and uneven heat transfer<ref>{{Cite web |last=@zachary_stout |date=2024-08-04 |title=Uneven CPU thermals! |url=https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251008161122/https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |archive-date=8 Oct 2025}}</ref>. | ||
Framework eventually changed to using Honeywell's PTM7958 phase change material, and the company provided a form for Laptop 16 owners at the time of the production change to request a phase change pad to replace their laptop's liquid metal. | Framework eventually changed to using Honeywell's PTM7958 phase change material, and the company provided a form for Laptop 16 owners at the time of the production change to request a phase change pad to replace their laptop's liquid metal. | ||
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<ref>{{Cite web |author=Pham |first=Linh |date=2025-09-09 |title=Framework Laptop 16: Replacing Liquid Metal with PTM |url=https://linhpham.org/blog/2025/framework-laptop-16-replacing-liquid-metal-ptm/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310043512/https://linhpham.org/blog/2025/framework-laptop-16-replacing-liquid-metal-ptm/ |archive-date=2026-03-10 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=linhpham.org}}</ref> | <ref>{{Cite web |author=Pham |first=Linh |date=2025-09-09 |title=Framework Laptop 16: Replacing Liquid Metal with PTM |url=https://linhpham.org/blog/2025/framework-laptop-16-replacing-liquid-metal-ptm/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310043512/https://linhpham.org/blog/2025/framework-laptop-16-replacing-liquid-metal-ptm/ |archive-date=2026-03-10 |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=linhpham.org}}</ref> | ||
===Locked | ===Locked down Community Market=== | ||
On the 9th of July 2025 the Lead Framework Forum<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-02 |title=catastrophic - User Profile |url=https://community.frame.work/u/catastrophic/summary |url-status=live |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> and Discord moderator<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=2025-08-10 |title=Framework supporting far-right racists? - Reply |url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-supporting-far-right-racists/75986/830 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260105141044/https://community.frame.work/t/framework-supporting-far-right-racists/75986/829 |archive-date=2026-01-05 |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> "catastrophic" updated the conditions for users to post on the Framework Community Market.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-01 |title=Update on Community Market Access |url=https://community.frame.work/t/update-on-community-market-access/71850 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212191702/https://community.frame.work/t/update-on-community-market-access/71850 |archive-date=2026-12 | On the 9th of July 2025 the Lead Framework Forum<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-02 |title=catastrophic - User Profile |url=https://community.frame.work/u/catastrophic/summary |url-status=live |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> and Discord moderator<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=2025-08-10 |title=Framework supporting far-right racists? - Reply |url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-supporting-far-right-racists/75986/830 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260105141044/https://community.frame.work/t/framework-supporting-far-right-racists/75986/829 |archive-date=2026-01-05 |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> "catastrophic" updated the conditions for users to post on the Framework Community Market.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-01 |title=Update on Community Market Access |url=https://community.frame.work/t/update-on-community-market-access/71850 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212191702/https://community.frame.work/t/update-on-community-market-access/71850 |archive-date=2026-02-12 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> | ||
Following the release of the Framework 13 Pro, a number of users interested in selling their old components have voiced their dissatisfaction about the ramifications of these new requirements, and ultimately the effectiveness as a resolution to the issues faced by moderation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamanov |first=Boris |date=2025-12 |title=Community Market Trust Level Requirements - Absurd and Unfair, member here since 2021 |url=https://community.frame.work/t/community-market-trust-level-requirements-absurd-and-unfair-member-here-since-2021/78826 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502032254/https://community.frame.work/t/community-market-trust-level-requirements-absurd-and-unfair-member-here-since-2021/78826 |archive-date=2026-05-02 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> | Following the release of the Framework 13 Pro, a number of users interested in selling their old components have voiced their dissatisfaction about the ramifications of these new requirements, and ultimately the effectiveness as a resolution to the issues faced by moderation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamanov |first=Boris |date=2025-12-13 |title=Community Market Trust Level Requirements - Absurd and Unfair, member here since 2021 |url=https://community.frame.work/t/community-market-trust-level-requirements-absurd-and-unfair-member-here-since-2021/78826 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502032254/https://community.frame.work/t/community-market-trust-level-requirements-absurd-and-unfair-member-here-since-2021/78826 |archive-date=2026-05-02 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Framework Community Forum}}</ref> | ||
==Positivities== | ==Positivities== | ||
===Assisting repairability | ===Assisting repairability=== | ||
Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240531114153/https://frame.work/try-it-out |archive-date=31 May 2024}}</ref> | Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240531114153/https://frame.work/try-it-out |archive-date=31 May 2024}}</ref> | ||
They have partnered with iFixit to make repair guides.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Repair Hub |url=https://www.ifixit.com/framework |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-27 |website= | They have partnered with iFixit to make repair guides.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Framework Repair Hub |url=https://www.ifixit.com/framework |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=iFixit}}</ref> | ||
===Highly favourable reviews on iFixit | ===Highly favourable reviews on iFixit=== | ||
The Laptop 12,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chamberlain |first=Elizabeth |date=2025-06-18 |title=Tough, Tiny, and Totally Repairable: Inside the Framework 12 |url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/111201/tough-tiny-and-totally-repairable-inside-the-framework-12 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=iFixit |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260122144331/https://www.ifixit.com/News/111201/tough-tiny-and-totally-repairable-inside-the-framework-12 |archive-date=22 Jan 2026}}</ref> 13<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Taylor |date=2021-07-28 |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 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=iFixit |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118164148/https://www.ifixit.com/News/51614/framework-laptop-teardown-10-10-but-is-it-perfect |archive-date=18 Jan 2026}}</ref> and 16<ref>{{Cite web |last=iFixit |date=2024-01-23 |title=The Framework 16 Teardown!-Best Teardown of the year already?? |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y8uv8fajOrc |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=YouTube |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Y8uv8fajOrc |archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref> have all received highly favourable reviews on [https://www.ifixit.com iFixit], a pro consumer repair outlet, for their repairability. | The Laptop 12,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chamberlain |first=Elizabeth |date=2025-06-18 |title=Tough, Tiny, and Totally Repairable: Inside the Framework 12 |url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/111201/tough-tiny-and-totally-repairable-inside-the-framework-12 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=iFixit |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260122144331/https://www.ifixit.com/News/111201/tough-tiny-and-totally-repairable-inside-the-framework-12 |archive-date=22 Jan 2026}}</ref> 13<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Taylor |date=2021-07-28 |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 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=iFixit |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118164148/https://www.ifixit.com/News/51614/framework-laptop-teardown-10-10-but-is-it-perfect |archive-date=18 Jan 2026}}</ref> and 16<ref>{{Cite web |last=iFixit |date=2024-01-23 |title=The Framework 16 Teardown!-Best Teardown of the year already?? |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y8uv8fajOrc |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=YouTube |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Y8uv8fajOrc |archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref> have all received highly favourable reviews on [https://www.ifixit.com iFixit], a pro consumer repair outlet, for their repairability. | ||
==Products== | ==Products== | ||
*'''Framework Laptop 13 (''July 2021''):''' is closer to your usual laptop, but is more repairable, it is seen as the most popular option by far from the other products. | *'''Framework Laptop 13 (''July 2021''):''' is closer to your usual laptop, but is more repairable, it is seen as the most popular option by far from the other products. | ||
*'''Framework Laptop 16 (''March 2023''):''' It is the second most popular option and offers more customization than the Laptop 13. It can provide greater performance, and its keyboard is customizable, allowing it to be removed and repositioned. The keypad can also be removed and replaced with lighting modules, enabling a higher level of personalization. | *'''Framework Laptop 16 (''March 2023''):''' It is the second most popular option and offers more customization than the Laptop 13. It can provide greater performance, and its keyboard is customizable, allowing it to be removed and repositioned. The keypad can also be removed and replaced with lighting modules, enabling a higher level of personalization. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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