OFFICIAL - Framework Laptop BIOS 3.06 Notification - PLEASE READ

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I had this problem, and the recommended workaround didn’t work until I disconnected RTC battery. Full report in linked post.

Laptop won't turn on with battery connected

@Fraoch Thank you for mentioning RTC battery. I have a Batch 4 I installed the 3.06 BIOS upgrade on so I could dim the power button and also run without battery for playing around. I had the laptop in my bag for a week and change without using it and came to find it dead. Connecting a USB-A to USB-C cable connected to an old 5V@2A adapter didn’t light up on the right side, nor did leaving that connected for 30 minutes before attempting to then connect my framework OEM USB-PD connector to the le…