Optimizing Fedora Battery Life

September 27 2024 5:34pm
In this article, we'll look at what is the safest, easiest way to get the most battery life out of your Framework laptop.The instructions here will address ...

Optimizing Ubuntu Battery Life

September 27 2024 5:38pm
In this article, we'll look at what is the safest, easiest way to get the most battery life out of your Framework laptop.The instructions here will address ...

How much battery life does the Framework Laptop have?

July 12 2022 6:32pm
Battery life depends a lot on the workload being run as well as conditions like screen brightness and network access.  We've benchmarked Mobilemark 201...

High battery drain in Standby

July 7 2022 9:47pm
If you're seeing high battery drain in Modern Standby, there are a couple of things you can try.Also check the article on Battery Life and Battery Health fo...

How do I replace the battery in my Framework Laptop?

July 7 2022 10:32pm
Check out the Battery Replacement Guide for step by step details regarding how to remove and install a new Battery in your Framework Laptop....

How do I replace the RTC Battery in my Framework Laptop?

July 12 2022 6:35pm
The RTC Battery (sometimes called CMOS Battery) is a tiny coin cell battery on the Mainboard that preserves the system clock and hardware state.  It's ...

Which rechargeable RTC battery can I use in Framework Laptop 13?

June 8 2023 8:30pm
Warning: Only use rechargeable 3V RTC batteries.  Inserting a non-rechargeable battery could result in serious damage.We’ve designed the Framework La...

Do I need to disconnect the battery before repairing the Framework Laptop?

August 10 2021 12:52am
We've designed the Framework Laptop to allow most repairs and upgrades without disconnecting the Battery.  Because the Battery connector is sensitive, ...

Does the Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) include a RTC/CMOS battery on the mainboard?

June 28 2024 5:33pm
No, the Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) does not include a RTC/CMOS battery on the mainboard as the main laptop battery provides the necessary power...

Fedora General Troubleshooting

August 30 2024 10:47pm
Framework has done a lot of work to ensure Fedora works upon installation Framework laptops. Some things can be done to make the day-to-day usage experienc...

Ubuntu General Troubleshooting

August 30 2024 10:48pm
Framework has done a lot of work to ensure Ubuntu works upon installation with Framework laptops. Some things can be done to make the day-to-day usage experienc...

Backlight behavior on Framework Laptop (12th Gen Intel® Core™)

July 7 2022 8:42pm
The Framework Laptop (12th Gen Intel® Core™) mainboard can automatically adjust the screen brightness and contrast based on content that’s displ...

Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 1)

November 13 2024 8:33pm
Please note that this software is for Framework Laptop 13 (Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 1) ONLY!For other Framework Laptops, please read the article loca...

Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (12th Gen Intel® Core™)

April 16 2024 10:13pm
Please note that this software is for 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Framework Laptops ONLY!For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located HERE.&...

My Framework Laptop (Intel 11th Gen Intel® Core™) is not powering on

August 9 2023 4:15pm
Powering on the first timeYou'll need to plug in external power to power on for the first time. When the laptop is charging, the LED on the side of the lapt...

Does the Framework Laptop support Thunderbolt?

August 10 2023 12:33am
Framework Laptops with 12th Gen Intel Core processors or later (including the Chromebook Edition) are now Thunderbolt 4 certified on all four Expansion Car...

Tuning the performance of your Framework Laptop 16 on Windows 11

December 28 2023 7:00pm
There are a number of measures you can take to make sure that you are getting the most performance out of your Framework Laptop 16 on Windows 11, we have listed...

Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (11th Gen Intel® Core™)

September 30 2024 4:58pm
Please note that this software is for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Framework Laptops ONLY! For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located&...

Updating BIOS on Linux

November 12 2024 10:13pm
There are two release types we use at Framework to get our customers onto the latest BIOS releases. This KB article will walk you through the two BIOS types we ...

Why is my fan making noise?

September 19 2022 9:41pm
First, check if there is an application causing heavy CPU utilization.  In Windows 10, you can open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and clicking T...

Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (13th Gen Intel® Core™)

July 30 2024 10:17pm
Please note that this software is for Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel® Core™) ONLY!For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located&nb...

Framework Laptop 16 BIOS and Driver Releases

October 2 2024 9:33pm
Please note that this software is for Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) ONLY!For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located ...

Framework Laptop 13 BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series)

October 7 2024 8:34pm
Please note that this software is for Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) ONLY!For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located ...

What parts are replaceable on the Framework Laptop?

July 7 2022 10:22pm
You can easily replace the Bezel, Display, Webcam Module, Storage, Memory, WiFi, Keyboard, Mainboard, Audio Board, Fingerprint Reader, Touchpad Module, Heatsink...

My Framework Laptop (Intel 12th Gen Intel® Core™) is not powering on

July 19 2022 6:45pm
If your power button doesn't light up when pressedDouble check the Touchpad Cable that goes between the Touchpad and the Mainboard. Sometimes this can get p...

Ubuntu Webcam Troubleshooting Guide

January 31 2023 1:46am
If you're having trouble with your webcam, here are some things you can do.Is your webcam in use already? This is a useful test if you're finding out ev...

Fedora Webcam Troubleshooting Guide

February 24 2023 1:00am
If you're having trouble with your webcam, here are some things you can do.Is your webcam in use already? This is a useful test if you're finding out ev...

Why is my Framework Laptop not charging or charging slowly?

August 9 2021 7:43pm
We recommend using a power adapter that is at least 60W and which supports USB-PD.  While a 45W or even a 30W charger supporting USB-PD will function, it w...

My USB 3.0 device is disconnecting and reconnecting

December 3 2021 7:23am
If you are seeing a USB 3.0 device plugged into a USB-C Expansion Card or USB-A Expansion Card disconnect or repeatedly disconnect and reconnect, there are two ...

Hibernation on Linux Explained

November 13 2024 9:13pm
What Is Hibernate on Linux?Hibernate is a power-saving state where the contents of the system's memory (RAM) are written to a designated (NVMe for example) ...

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