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Framework Power Adapter - 60W: Power Brick has loose connection

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:24:20 -0700

My Framework Laptop 13 charger stopped working and I realized that it was not because of the USB-C power cable nor the detachable AC chord but the brick itself. The port probably has a loose connection or I've bent it somehow. Unfortunately Framework no longer sells the brick by itself and you can only buy the whole charging set, so like the brick, USB-C cable and AC chord. It's also worth mentioning that the charging set was previously out of stock for a good while. :(

⟐ Commented February 23, 2026 at 19:24 MST

Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series): What tools from the iFixit prying tool kit can I use?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:52:50 -0700

So I need to get my Framework 16's liquid metal swapped out with PTM7958. There is a guide here, but unfortunately the plastic spudger has a chip in it which makes me worried about using it to scrape liquid metal off of the Framework 16's CPU. I ordered an iFixit prying tool kit simply because it gets here faster than a new screwdriver would, and given that I was recommended to only use plastic tools to get the liquid metal off I am worried about using the carbon fiber spudger. What tools from the iFixit prying tool kit can I safely use without having to worry about damaging my CPU?

⟐ Answered October 09, 2025 at 13:52 MST

Framework Expansion Cards: Can an expansion card be cleaned with water?

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:17:16 -0700

My USB-A expansion port has gathered some dust - can I safely rinse it with water after taking it out?

⟐ Answered May 12, 2025 at 15:17 MST

Framework Laptop: The delete key is not working reliably

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:22:06 -0700

As one can see..(https://community.frame.work/t/broken-de...) the delete key problem in framework 13 laptop keyboard has a considerable discussion.

Bring repairability to computing products is one thing, but how deep can it go is another thing. I have been using framework laptop, after evaluating its modularity, and evaluation from ifixit. Its quite satisfactory to see such projects.

However, this delete key not working and conventional remapping solution is not great, especially when most work is typesetting work that involves lot of typing. Reliability over keyboard quality and keys, hinges, its circuitary, contacts, etc... brings trust.

Any repair guide that focuses on replacing or repairing the framework laptop 13 keyboard's individual keys would be great. official framework laptop repair guide for keyboard lacks this.

The root cause of the problem still not being investigated. Any help would be great from ifixit. From removing individual key carefully, cleaning it, etc... anything that act as source of such issues needs proper guidance, so that i can repair myself when a guide, and access to spare parts is also available.

And replacing the whole keyboard for one or more few keys is an expensive option for many.

⟐ Answered February 07, 2025 at 18:22 MST

Framework Laptop: Looking for Lithium Ion Battery Removal/Replacement Safety Tips

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:51:27 -0700

I'm doing a research project involving the right to repair and have to give some safety tips/procedures to the people repairing a device and specifically Battery replacement. not for a device specifically more just being safe with Lithium Ion.
This is what I have so far:

Do NOT under any circumstance stab or puncture a Battery

Make sure the device is shut down when attempting to remove the battery

Unplug the battery and check for any other cables attached to the battery.

Avoid applying too much pressure

I don't really think I'm missing anything. Sorry if this is a misuse of the forum I just can't quite think of any other R2R forums.

⟐ Answer accepted November 14, 2024 at 12:51 MST

Framework: FixHub STN101 boot loop w/ Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 1)

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:07:30 -0700

When I plug my FixHub Portable Power Station STN101 into my Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 1), the STN101 continuously reboots.

It does not matter if I use a USB-C expansion card or plug the cable directly into the laptop, and I tried every port (all 4 ports on the laptop and the 2 front ports on the Power Station). It does not matter if the laptop is on or off.

When I plug the cable in:

On the STN101 side, the screen resets, then briefly shows the "device plugged in" animation (the same thing I get when I plug in my phone or MacBook) before resetting again.
On the laptop side, I get the following error in dmesg:
1. [340261.801773] Code: 2e 0f 1f 84 00 00 00 00 00 66 90 f3 0f 1e fa c4 41 01 ef ff 89 f8 09 f0 c1 e0 14 3d 00 00 00 f8 0f 87 25 03 00 00 c5 fe 6f 07 fd 74 0e c5 85 74 d0 c5 ed df c9 c5 fd d7 c9 ff c1 74 5d f3 0f
2. [340265.630331] gdbus[71481]: segfault at 0 ip 0000776a7f40cfaf sp 0000776a733ffa48 error 4 in libc.so.6[776na7f2aa000+188000] likely on CPU 13 (core 1, socket 0)
3. and the laptop does not charge.

I also have the original Framework 13, and it does charge w/ the STN101.

Both the laptop and the charger are documented, so I have a starting point, but I don't know much about USB PD at the hardware/protocol level, so I'd appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.

⟐ Answer edited November 06, 2024 at 14:07 MST

Framework Laptop: I need little metric screws

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:18:36 -0700

I'm looking for small, metric fasteners for fixing a frame.work laptop computer. Do you have or know a source for any that meet these specs?

M2 3.0mm fastener with a 4.5mm diameter, 0.7mm thick T5 head.
M1.6 1.5mm fastener with a 5.5mm diameter, 0.6mm thick T5 head.
M2 4.0mm fastener with a 4.6mm diameter, 0.6mm thick T5 head.
M2 5.75mm with a 4.6mm diameter, 0.8mm thick T5 head.

Unfortunately, frame.work does not sell these screws. Thanks.

⟐ Answered March 28, 2023 at 8:18 MST