Framework Laptop 12 Storage Replacement

Before you begin repairs, unplug your laptop and shut it down from the operating system. This ensures that the laptop isn't in standby/suspend mode.

Make sure your Framework Screwdriver has the T5 Torx bit (labeled as T-5) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.

Set your Framework Laptop face-down on a clean work surface.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to fully loosen the eight captive T5 Torx screws on the bottom of your laptop.

Flip your laptop over so it's face-up on your work surface.

Open the laptop lid so that both the screen and the base lie flat on your work surface.

Use your fingers to grip the Input Cover in the hinge cutouts.

Lift upwards to swing the Input Cover up from the base of the laptop.

Remove the Input Cover.

Use your finger to press down on the black SSD latch to unlatch the SSD.

Grab the SSD by its edges and pull it out of its socket.

Remove the SSD.

Align the SSD's gold contacts with its socket.

Insert the SSD into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.

Use your finger to press down on the black SSD latch to keep it open.

Use another finger to press the SSD down until it lays flat.

Use your finger to close the latch to secure the SSD.

Angle the bottom edge of the Input Cover towards the base of the laptop.

Align and insert the bottom edge of the Input Cover into the base of the laptop.

Lower the Input Cover's top edge onto the laptop until the magnets snap it in place.

Close the laptop lid.

Flip your laptop face-down on a clean work surface.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the eight captive T5 Torx screws on the bottom of your laptop.