Summary Post
Please stop saying you have the same issue, that just causes a lot of unnecessary noise in this thread, upvote the original post instead!
The issue has been acknowledged by the Framework team, who are probably looking into the issue for the next firmware version (though I feel like with the upcoming Framework 16 launch, they might be a bit busy right now).
Problem Description
The main issue seems to be that the Framework laptop overloads chargers with more than 5V but less than 3A. This means, the laptop needs multiple retries when trying to charge via a 20W/35W/45W charger, if it even starts charging at all (60W and 100W chargers should not be affected).
Additionally, the laptop does not seem to start charging on 5V (but does charge with the described workarounds below), neither with the resistor-based PD communication, nor with USB-A chargers through A-to-C-cables.
For now, this issue seems to be independent of the PD controller / embedded controller firmware upgrade, but some reports say this only occurs since the 3.03 firmware package.
Workarounds
Kickstarting
Charging via the non-working chargers works when “kickstarting” the laptop with a working (>=60W) charger first.
For example, plugging in both a 20W and 60W charger, then unplugging the 60W charger leaves the laptop charging from the 20W charger without issues.
PD Passthrough
With at least some portable USB-C docks that have PD passthrough and can be used both with or without external power, charging via the PD passthrough works without issues (I’ve personally tested a NOVOO unit).
Additional Information
| Charger Type | Result | Example Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 100W USB-C PD | Works | Storm2 USB-C1, UGREEN Nexode 100W |
| 60W USB-C PD | Works | UGREEN 65W |
| >15W <60W USB-C PD | Starts charging with workarounds | Storm2 USB-C2, Steam Deck charger, Anker PowerDrive Speed+ Duo, Belkin WCH001dq, 30W UGREEN Nexode, […] |
| 7.5W/15W 5V USB-C PD | Does not start, workarounds untested | cheap No-Name USB-C 5V charger |
| 5W 5V DCP (A-to-C) | Starts charging with workarounds (5V 0.8A) | Anker 24W 2-Port USB-A charger |
There seem to be some outliers (“Anker Prime 67 W” and “MiniX Neo P1” apparently have issues, even though they have >=65W)