Framework designs fully modular, user-upgradable laptops featuring swappable motherboards, expansion cards, and components accessible via standard screwdrivers and included guides. The Framework Laptop 12 (compact 12.2' convertible), Laptop 13 (performance-focused), and Desktop PC offer repair and upgrade paths enabling 7+ years of utility. Expansion card systems allow USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and storage upgrades without manufacturer involvement. Framework's modular architecture embodies right-to-repair principles, allowing consumers to extend lifecycles, upgrade capabilities, and reduce e-waste. By shipping with repair tools and comprehensive guides, Framework lowers barriers to maintenance, positioning longevity as a design priority and challenging the disposable electronics paradigm.
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FRAMEWORK MODULAR LAPTOP
Focus | COMPONENTS Cycle | TECHNICAL X1 | REUSE Business Model | PRODUCT ORIENTED Material Flow | CIRCULAR