Framework Laptop Schematics |link|

The Framework Laptop has emerged as a disruptive force in the consumer electronics industry, not merely for its modular hardware, but for its radical approach to transparency. Central to this mission is the release of its schematics—a move that challenges the "black box" philosophy of modern tech giants. By providing the literal blueprints of their motherboards and internal components, Framework is attempting to redefine the relationship between the consumer and the machine. The Death of the "Black Box"

What the schematics show

• Board-level layout: precise placement of the main PCB(s), connector footprints (USB-C, audio, display), and mechanical mounting points that align with the chassis and module bays.
• Power architecture: how battery, charger, and regulator ICs are arranged into rails (e.g., 19V input, system power, RTC, battery charging), including protection circuits and power sequencing that ensure safe startup and shutdown.
• Signal distribution: high-level traces for critical buses — PCIe lanes, USB/Thunderbolt routing, display interfaces (eDP/HDMI through USB-C), and the relationships between CPU, PCH, and discrete devices.
• Peripheral interfaces: pinouts and net names for module sockets (expansion cards and ports), keyboard/touchpad connectors, WWAN and Wi‑Fi M.2 slots, and camera/microphone assemblies.
• Thermal and mechanical integration: placement of heat pipes, fan control signals, and thermal sensor locations tied back to power-dissipation elements on the board.
• EEPROM and firmware hooks: locations of SPI/I²C flashes, EC (embedded controller) connections, and programming pads used for firmware recovery or reflashing.

Note: As of 2025, schematics are available for Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel through AMD Ryzen 7040) and Framework Laptop 16 (including the modular GPU board). framework laptop schematics

Beyond the technical utility, the publication of schematics serves an ethical purpose. It addresses the growing crisis of e-waste by extending the functional life of hardware. When a device is "knowable," it is "fixable." When it is fixable, it stays out of a landfill. The Framework Laptop has emerged as a disruptive

He picked up his magnifying loupe and tilted the board under the lamp. He frowned. His eyes weren't playing tricks on him. Printed directly onto the dark green silk screening, right next to the capacitors and the CPU voltage regulator, was clear, crisp white text. Board-level layout: precise placement of the main PCB(s),

• Firmware source code (though EC and BIOS are partially open via Dasharo/System76 partnerships)
• Complete layout files (e.g., Gerbers, PCB CAD files)
• BOM (bill of materials) with supplier part numbers

CAD Files: 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for the chassis, mainboard, battery, and display are available to help users design custom cases or replacement parts .

Electrical Connections: How power and data flow between these parts.

Without the schematic, you would be blindly probing a multi-layer board, likely causing more damage.