For the products repairability and upgradability, the company's website has the guide for the replacement and repair[12] and the marketplace.[13]
Framework LaptopEdit
In July 2021, Framework Computer started to ship their first product Framework Laptop for the US and Canada.[14] In December 2021, Framework Computer started the pre-order for the UK, Germany and France.[15] Framework Laptop received a 10 out of 10 in iFixit's repairability score.[16] Framework Laptop has the pre-assembled edition, and Framework Laptop DIY Edition to customize, upgrade, and assemble like a desktop. Framework Laptop DIY Edition provides an option without a pre-installed operating system.
Embedded controller [EC] firmwareEdit
Framework Laptop is using the proprietary firmware BIOS and an open sourced EC firmware, that is based on CrOS EC.[17] In April 2021, the company mentioned "Open source firmware is well aligned to our mission of building products. Were currently focused on getting the Framework Laptop out into the world in a lower-risk path that uses an off the shelf proprietary BIOS, but were looking forward to replacing that with an open alternative in the future.".[18] In January 2022, the company open sourced their EC firmware.[19][20]
The company is developing their BIOS. The initially shipped BIOS version is 3.02. The latest version is 3.07 in Windows, and the beta version in Linux as of January 6 2022.[21] The support by the Linux Vendor Firmware Service [LVFS] with fwupd is expected. Currently it is in testing state. [22]
A company or individual driven projectsEdit
The company launched the Expansion Card Developer Program to opening card development, released documentation, CAD templates, and reference designs for Expansion Cards, all under open source licenses to make it easy for both hardware companies and individual makers to create new card designs.[23] There are a third party company or individual driven projects.[24]
- Framework Laptop skins & wraps[25][26]
- Screen protector film
- Arts & wallpapers[27]
- Magnetic charger expansion card[28][24]
- Dual USB-C expansion card
- LTE Cat 4 Cell modem expansion card[29]
- Scroll wheels expansion card[30]
- A cyberdeck-like keyboard PC that re-purposes the Framework Laptop's motherboard[31][32][24]
- An EC tool that changes the colors of LEDs and the keyboard layout on the firmware level.[33][34][35][36]