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===Freedom===

Framework ~~allows its~~ consumers ~~to easily~~ customize ~~laptops, by having built-in options~~ to ~~change things they wouldn't normally be able to do, especially with the~~ DIY ~~version~~ of their ~~laptops. The customers are given~~ the ~~tools and instructions~~ to ~~teach them how to build~~ their ~~laptop with a great deal of freedom~~.

As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|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.

As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary.

=== Transparency ===

===Transparency===

Detailed assembly, repair and maintenance videos can be watched at the official knowledgebase<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to the Framework Knowledge Base |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/ |url-status=live |website=Help Center}}</ref>. BIOS, firmware and driver updates are visible on e-mail subscription, knowledge base and (commentable) Framework Community posts<ref>{{Cite web |last=@ Quin_Chou |title=Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 4.03 Release STABLE |url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-ryzen-7040-bios-4-03-release-stable/79274 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. No [[Forced BIOS Firmware Update|forced BIOS updates]] for Windows users.

===Business Model===

Framework business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.

Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.

===Market Control===

Framework is ~~known for making highly modular and user-upgradeable laptops - [https://www.windowscentral.com/best-upgradeable-laptop some reviews even call it one of~~ the ~~only fully upgradeable consumer laptops] available with replaceable motherboard~~, ~~CPU~~, ~~ports~~, ~~etc. But that doesn’t mean it “controls the whole market” because there isn’t~~ a ~~sizeable established “modular laptop market” with traditional competitors and market share metrics the way you would see in mainstream laptop segments rather than part by part~~.

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: ===

===Laptop 13 61Wh Battery Swelling:===

The high energy density 61Wh battery has more swelling incidents than the previous 55Wh battery<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Adam_Schindler |date=2025-09-13 |title=61Wh Battery Inflated |url=https://community.frame.work/t/61wh-battery-inflated/75169 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@John_Goerzen |date=2024-09-18 |title=Swollen Battery <1yr in, How to address? |url=https://community.frame.work/t/swollen-battery-1yr-in-how-to-address/57848 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@qemu-system-x86_64 |date=2025-11-12 |title=Battery swelling (FL13 / amd 7040 / 61Wh) |url=https://community.frame.work/t/battery-swelling-fl13-amd-7040-61wh/77653 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. 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<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Kieran_Levin |date=2024-10-25 |title=BIOS update required to prevent premature aging of 61Wh battery |url=https://community.frame.work/t/bios-update-required-to-prevent-premature-aging-of-61wh-battery/59580 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. However, this function may interfere with manual charge limit setting.

=== Laptop 16 Overheating: ===

===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<ref>{{Cite web |last=@zachary_stout |date=2024-08-04 |title=Uneven CPU thermals! |url=https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. Later models replaced it with PTM7958 phase change materials, early users can request PTM7958 for free, however removing the liquid metal can be challenging.

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<ref>{{Cite web |last=@zachary_stout |date=2024-08-04 |title=Uneven CPU thermals! |url=https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. 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}}

==Positive Incidents==

===Assisting repairability:===

Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework}}</ref>

Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework}}</ref>

===Highly favourable reviews on iFixit:===

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==References==

{{reflist}}~~6. https://www.windowscentral.com/best-upgradeable-laptop~~

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 ===Freedom===
-Framework allows its consumers to easily customize laptops, by having built-in options to change things they wouldn't normally be able to do, especially with the DIY version of their laptops. The customers are given the tools and instructions to teach them how to build their laptop with a great deal of freedom.
+As a result of their products being highly modular and Framework not utilizing {{wplink|Right to repair#Software|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.
+As Framework sells solely the hardware and not the software, it doesn't need any more information than is necessary.<!-- potentially misleading as many hardware vendors still collect as much data as possible -->
-=== Transparency ===
+===Transparency===
 Detailed assembly, repair and maintenance videos can be watched at the official knowledgebase<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to the Framework Knowledge Base |url=https://knowledgebase.frame.work/ |url-status=live |website=Help Center}}</ref>. BIOS, firmware and driver updates are visible on e-mail subscription, knowledge base and (commentable) Framework Community posts<ref>{{Cite web |last=@ Quin_Chou |title=Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 4.03 Release STABLE |url=https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-ryzen-7040-bios-4-03-release-stable/79274 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. No [[Forced BIOS Firmware Update|forced BIOS updates]] for Windows users.
 ===Business Model===
-Framework business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.
+Framework's business model is to make repairable and customizable computers, at a hardware level.
 ===Market Control===
-Framework is known for making highly modular and user-upgradeable laptops - [https://www.windowscentral.com/best-upgradeable-laptop some reviews even call it one of the only fully upgradeable consumer laptops] available with replaceable motherboard, CPU, ports, etc. But that doesn’t mean it “controls the whole market” because there isn’t a sizeable established “modular laptop market” with traditional competitors and market share metrics the way you would see in mainstream laptop segments rather than part by part.
+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: ===
+===Laptop 13 61Wh Battery Swelling:===
 The high energy density 61Wh battery has more swelling incidents than the previous 55Wh battery<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Adam_Schindler |date=2025-09-13 |title=61Wh Battery Inflated |url=https://community.frame.work/t/61wh-battery-inflated/75169 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@John_Goerzen |date=2024-09-18 |title=Swollen Battery <1yr in, How to address? |url=https://community.frame.work/t/swollen-battery-1yr-in-how-to-address/57848 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=@qemu-system-x86_64 |date=2025-11-12 |title=Battery swelling (FL13 / amd 7040 / 61Wh) |url=https://community.frame.work/t/battery-swelling-fl13-amd-7040-61wh/77653 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. 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<ref>{{Cite web |last=@Kieran_Levin |date=2024-10-25 |title=BIOS update required to prevent premature aging of 61Wh battery |url=https://community.frame.work/t/bios-update-required-to-prevent-premature-aging-of-61wh-battery/59580 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. However, this function may interfere with manual charge limit setting.
-=== Laptop 16 Overheating: ===
+===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<ref>{{Cite web |last=@zachary_stout |date=2024-08-04 |title=Uneven CPU thermals! |url=https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. Later models replaced it with PTM7958 phase change materials, early users can request PTM7958 for free, however removing the liquid metal can be challenging.
+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<ref>{{Cite web |last=@zachary_stout |date=2024-08-04 |title=Uneven CPU thermals! |url=https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614/1 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Framework Community}}</ref>. 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}}
 ==Positive Incidents==
 ===Assisting repairability:===
-Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework}}</ref>
+Framework utilizes QR codes on parts of their devices which users can scan to get support, view guides, order replacements or upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Try It Out |url=https://frame.work/try-it-out |url-status=live |access-date=2026-01-24 |website=Framework}}</ref>
 ===Highly favourable reviews on iFixit:===
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 ==References==
-{{reflist}}6. https://www.windowscentral.com/best-upgradeable-laptop
+{{reflist}}
 [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]