Framework Laptop 12 Heatsink Removal

Written By: Arthur Shi
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Framework Laptop 12 Heatsink Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

15 - 45 minutes

Introduction

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

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

    • Most screws in your Framework Laptop (including these) are captive—they're designed to stay in place after you loosen them.

    • Your laptop comes with a spare set of screws in the frame above the battery. Be careful—the replacement screws aren't captive.

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

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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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    • 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.

    • There are magnets holding the Input Cover down, so you'll feel some resistance. If it feels like a lot of force is required, check that you've fully loosened all the screws on the bottom of your laptop.

    • Remove the Input Cover.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the six captive T5 Torx screws securing the battery.

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    • Grab the orange battery tab with your fingers and lift straight up to disconnect the battery.

    • The battery connector can be tight, requiring some force. If it feels like part of the battery won't come up, check that the battery screws are fully loosened.

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    • Lift and remove the battery from the laptop.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the four captive Torx T5 screws securing the heatsink.

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    • Slide the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver under the heatsink arm labeled "2".

    • Twist the Framework Screwdriver to lift the heatsink arm and loosen the heatsink.

    • You'll feel some resistance from the thermal compound holding the heatsink in place.

    • If the heatsink won't budge, make sure you've fully loosened the four screws securing the heatsink.

    • Repeat the procedure with the heatsink arm labeled "3".

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    • Lift and remove the heatsink.

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Arthur Shi

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