Framework Laptop 16 Deep Dive - Connectors

[MJ1]

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@Kyber_Netikos

Can the laptop charge / be powered via the expansion bay, or is the power in one direction only?

If you mean can you charge via the USB-C port on the back of the GPU Expansion Bay module, if I recall correctly, no. It’s just for video out, though it does also provide basic USB 2.0 data.

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MUX Switch?

The USB-C port on the Graphics Module supports DisplayPort Alt Mode along with basic USB 2.0 functionality. The intent of it is to basically be a physically small DisplayPort output connected directly to the GPU.

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If you just mean can the Expansion Bay connector itself pass power to the laptop, yes. Something like a battery expansion bay module is possible.