How to Reset the Mainboard in your Framework Laptop 13

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop from the OS.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the five captive T5 Torx screws securing the Input Cover.

Flip over your laptop and open it.

Use your fingers to lift the Input Cover up and release it from its magnets.

Flip the top of the Input Cover so the Keyboard is facing down.

Rest the Input Cover over the Battery, making sure the Touchpad Cable isn't being strained.

Insert your finger into the Touchpad Cable press connector loop.

Lift up to disconnect the Touchpad Cable from the Mainboard.

Remove the Input Cover.

Plug the laptop into a power source.

The red status LED near the right Expansion Card slots should blink continuously. If this LED isn't blinking, the laptop isn't receiving power correctly—try another USB-C port.

Locate the chassis open switch above the memory.

Use your finger or the flat end of a Framework Screwdriver to do the following actions 10 times:

Press and hold the switch down for two seconds.

Release the switch and wait for the indicator LED to resume blinking.

Repeat the process until you've done it 10 times.

Before continuing, check the Touchpad Cable's ZIF connector located on the back of the Touchpad:

Make sure the white line on the cable is parallel to and adjacent with the socket.

If the cable isn't inserted far enough, use the flat end of the Framework Screwdriver to flip up the black latch, reposition the cable, and lock the latch.

Position the Input Cover, Keyboard down, on top of the laptop so it just covers the battery.

Insert your finger into the Touchpad Cable press connector loop.

Align the press connector over its socket and press down with your finger.

Flip the Input Cover over the laptop and align the bottom edges.

Lay the Input Cover over the laptop and let the magnets snap it into place.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the five captive T5 Torx screws securing the Input Cover.