What’s the ETA on the stronger "4.0kg Hinge Kit?
The laptop screen falls on my lap just getting up from the couch!
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I waited and told myself I can switch later, and on the second day I have reached my limit of the one hand open design it was out of stock. Truly a L on my part.
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@Iann_C Exactly for that reason. The 4.0kg hinge is not a replacement nor a fix to the previous one, it’s just an extra option since quite a few people are not content with the compromise that Framework made in terms of the original design (to favor one hand open over the MacBook like rigidity).
Personally, I couldn’t care less about whether I can open my laptop with one hand, but the issue with wobbly “hinges” is also comprised of other points of low integrity, like with the 11th gen the top panel being not CNC made from a single piece of aluminum. That means even with the 3.3kg hinge the top panel actually flexes or bends slightly when you lift it, which results in wobble as you release it and the metal returning to its original shape and the actually angle of the hinge.
The thing with hinges is that people have a pretty wide spectrum of preferences, and Framework being Framework wants a way, so everyone is not unhappy. I don’t expect it to replicate my experience with my 2016 MacBook Pro, but I do appreciate the choice to make it a bit closer.
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The default 3K hinges on the framework are an abject total failure. They suck. You pick up the laptop and the screen literally flops over. And then when you contact support asking about it they make you record a video to prove the faultiness of the product. It’s honestly easier to just buy the 4K hinges when I come back in stock and be done with it. Any more problems and I’ll just sell and get a Dell.
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The basic criteria for replacement is the screen falling under it’s own weight but they take it “case by case”. Falling under it’s on weight is an extremely bad case so basic criteria are too low IMO.
It can be difficult and frustrating having to prove the subpar performance. I’m hoping they can provide an easy definitive way for users to test if the hinges they have are in spec or not.
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Ha! You jest but when I look at my laptop I see a source of disappointment and frustration, I did consider throwing it out the window a few times in these last months when at it’s peak.
If my hinge is in spec I would want the 4kg one but then I would be refused a replacement so…
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The 4 Kg hinge is in stock NOW.
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Using the batch 2 FW 12th gen here, and no problems on the hinges compared to my previous laptops like thinkpad E590
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I’m guessing it’s kinda stupid to add a skew with the 4kg hinge when it’s easily user swappable but like an option at checkout would be cool!
Just a suggestion though! 
Seems like a good idea to me. User adjustable hinge would be the best though. My hinges got replaced by support (with 3.3kg again) while a lot better than my original I would have preferred the 4.0kg option but only in hindsight 
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