Framework
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020-01 |
| Legal Structure | Private |
| Industry | Computer Hardware |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://frame.work |
Framework Computer, Inc. is an American personal computer manufacturer. It was founded in January 2020, by current CEO Nirav Patel. The company specializes in customization and repairability, the latter also helping the environment through making less laptops needing to be thrown out.
Consumer impact summary
Freedom
As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing 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.
User Privacy
As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary.
Transparency
Detailed assembly, repair and maintenance videos can be watched at the official knowledgebase[1]. BIOS, firmware and driver updates are visible on e-mail subscription, knowledge base and (commentable) Framework Community posts[2]. No forced BIOS updates for Windows users.
Business Model
Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.
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.
Incidents
Laptop 13 61Wh Battery Swelling:
The high energy density 61Wh battery has more swelling incidents than the previous 55Wh battery[3][4][5]. 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[6]. However, this function may interfere with manual charge limit setting.
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[7]. Later models replaced it with PTM7958 phase change materials, early users can request PTM7958 for free, however removing the liquid metal can be challenging.[citation needed]
Positivities
Assisting repairability:
Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.[8]
Highly favourable reviews on iFixit:
The Laptop 12,[9] 13[10] and 16[11] have all received highly favourable reviews on iFixit, a pro consumer repair outlet, for their repairability.
Products
- Framework Desktop (February 2025): a mini-computer designed to have it's case be more customizable through tiles that are able to be taken out and put back somewhere else.
- Framework Laptop 12 (February 2025): is told as being a customizable laptop with 360° support and it comes with a stylus, being able to practically be used as a tablet.[12]
- 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.
See also
- Framework About Us: https://frame.work/about
- Framework Guides: https://guides.frame.work/
References
- ↑ "Welcome to the Framework Knowledge Base". Help Center. Archived from the original on 9 Feb 2026.
- ↑ @ Quin_Chou. "Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 4.03 Release STABLE". Framework Community. Archived from the original on 5 Feb 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ @Adam_Schindler (2025-09-13). "61Wh Battery Inflated". Framework Community. Archived from the original on 15 Oct 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ @John_Goerzen (2024-09-18). "Swollen Battery <1yr in, How to address?". Framework Community. Archived from the original on 19 Dec 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ @qemu-system-x86_64 (2025-11-12). "Battery swelling (FL13 / amd 7040 / 61Wh)". Framework Community. Archived from the original on 11 Dec 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ @Kieran_Levin (2024-10-25). "BIOS update required to prevent premature aging of 61Wh battery". Framework Community. Archived from the original on 10 Jan 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ @zachary_stout (2024-08-04). "Uneven CPU thermals!". Framework Community. Archived from the original on 8 Oct 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ "Try It Out". Framework. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Chamberlain, Elizabeth (2025-06-18). "Tough, Tiny, and Totally Repairable: Inside the Framework 12". iFixit. Archived from the original on 22 Jan 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Dixon, Taylor (2021-07-28). "Framework Laptop Teardown: 10/10, But is it Perfect?". iFixit. Archived from the original on 18 Jan 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ iFixit (2024-01-23). "The Framework 16 Teardown!-Best Teardown of the year already??". YouTube. Archived from the original on 23 Feb 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ https://frame.work/laptop12 (Archived)