Framework Laptop 12 Display Removal

Written By: Arthur Shi
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Framework Laptop 12 Display Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

22

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

Display removal prereq guide

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    • 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.

    • The indicator LEDs along the edges should be unlit. The laptop should be silent.

    • If you accidentally turn on the laptop during repair, hold the power button down for 10 seconds to shut it down.

    • 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.

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

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    • The Display Cover is held in place with magnets along the top edge and clips along the remaining edges.

    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to pry up the right edge of the Display Cover.

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    • Slide your fingers under the top edge of the Display Cover to release it from the laptop.

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    • Remove the Display Cover.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the four 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the display to the Top Cover.

    • These screws are not captive. Store them in a safe location for reassembly.

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    • Insert the bit end of your Framework Screwdriver into the small hole on the display, below the Framework logo.

    • Slide the display down towards the hinge edge to release the tabs holding the top edge of the display in place.

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    • Use your fingers to lift the top edge of the display from the Top Cover.

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    • Use your fingers to carefully swing the display over so it lies on top of the keyboard.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the two 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the webcam bracket on the top edge behind the display.

    • These screws are not captive. Store them in a safe location for reassembly.

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    • Lift and remove the webcam bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to lift the webcam out of its recess.

    • Avoid touching the black camera module near the center of the webcam.

    • Flip the webcam over and gently hold it down with your fingers.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver or a fingernail to gently pry up the locking tab on the webcam cable ZIF connector.

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    • Slide the webcam cable out of its connector.

    • Remove the webcam.

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    • The webcam cable is lightly adhered to the display.

    • Grab the webcam cable with your fingers and slowly peel it away from the display.

    • Carefully move the cable off of the display.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver or a fingernail to gently pry up the locking tab on the touch control ZIF connector near the hinge edge of the display.

    • Use your fingers to grab the touch control cable by the blue tab and slide the cable out of the connector.

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    • Slide the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver under the grounding tape securing the display cable.

    • Lift slowly to separate the tape from the display.

    • Keep this tape clean and intact during your repair. You'll use it to attach the cable during reassembly.

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    • The display cable is lightly adhered to the bottom edge of the display.

    • Slide the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver under the length of the display cable to separate it from the display.

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    • Use your fingers to peel up the clear tab covering the display cable connector.

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    • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to flip up the locking bar around the display connector.

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    • Make sure the locking bar doesn't fall back in place while you disconnect the display cable.

    • Grasp the display cable near the connector and slide it out of the connector.

    • If you have trouble getting the cable to slide out, gently wiggle it to loosen the connection.

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    • Carefully lift and remove the display.

Author

Arthur Shi

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