Framework’s laptop proves that it can be easy to repair your devices at home. But most companies won’t let you.
  • BobEnglish
    6·
    11 months ago

    I bought a Thinkpad specifically because they’re built to be easy to upgrade and repair. They’re aimed at corporations, so the IT managers value that ability. I’ve upgraded the RAM and installed an extra hard drive. I’m probably going to fix or replace the CD drive in the future, since someone damaged it and it only opens with the paperclip method now.

    • beardsleyEnglish
      4·
      11 months ago

      100%. I own four thinkpads now. I have upgraded all of them with no issues whatsover. I crammed 16GB of ram and a SSD into my old X-230 and it outperforms my dad’s brand new Dell. Although to be fair, I am using Manjaro and he is using Windows 10. I forgot how incredibly slow Windows can be.

    • RidgeRoadOPMEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      Ah, just picked up a T480s Thinkpad earlier this week, installed Manjaro Cinnamon. Writing this reply on it now.

      • BobEnglish
        3·
        11 months ago

        Everything I’m reading about Framework laptops sounds great! When I need a new one they’ll definitely be on my list.

  • AscrodEnglish
    3·
    11 months ago

    I have an AMD Framework laptop on preorder that I just can’t wait to tinker with.

  • DaSawEnglish
    3·
    11 months ago

    I believe that manufacturers ought to be responsible for disposal of their products. I bet that if companies had to take back and figure out what to do with their broken products, they would make them much easier to repair.