Framework Laptop 12 SSD Clip Removal

Written By: Arthur Shi
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Framework Laptop 12 SSD Clip Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

SSD Clip 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 finger to press down on the black SSD latch to unlatch the SSD.

    • The SSD will pop up to an angle when it's unlatched.

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    • Grab the SSD by its edges and pull it out of its socket.

    • Remove the SSD.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screw securing the SSD clip.

    • This screw is not captive. Store it in a safe location for reassembly.

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    • Use your fingers to lift and remove the SSD clip.

Author

Arthur Shi

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