I chose to bring my own SSD and bought a samsung one which comes with no SSD screws.
I am wondering if I should buy them or framework has them included in the package.
Yes. And a few spare screws as well.
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You can see the extra screws that ship with the laptop here: https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/1X/99167e4f2f41701ae089466ed34722f328bccfc1.jpeg
and its from the right to repair page here: Preparing to Ship and Respecting your Right to Repair
4th image down.
There is also the screw for the NVMe already in the hole where the NVMe drive goes. So you have one, one extra, and then two more extra screws for other things.
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thanks guys I appreciate this alot, yes i did get a NVMe SSD, just waiting for framework to ship mine now
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hmm, I don’t remember getting any extra screws in my DIY package…
They’re inside the computer. If I recall from images I’ve seen, they’re non-functionallly screwed in above the motherboard, near the base of the display
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What are the dimensions of the screw for the NVMe Drive. Naming convention. I managed to lose two upgrading the Motherboard. (Dainty screws, non-dainty fingers.) One from the new board and then a few weeks later one from the old one after I was clever enough to look. I’m not able to open the laptop right now. I’ll look for the extras later. I’m asking in the spirit of using belts and suspenders in case I manage to lose the third attempt.
Framework sells all the screws in a number of sets
frame.work/marketplace/?search=Fastener
Four of the screws that can be used for SSDs are included in the Bottom Cover and Mainboard kit: frame.work/products/fastener-kit-bottom-cover-and-mainboard?v=FRANGZ0001. The SSD screws are the gold-colored ones. “M2 3.0mm fastener with a T5 head which is 4.5mm diameter and 0.7mm thick (x4)”
The guide here provides confirmation of the size, in case you wish to get screws elsewhere. guides.frame.work/Guide/Fasteners+Guide/106
the gold colored fastener that is used for WiFi, Storage, and the Audio Board. This is an M2 3.0mm fastener with a T5 head which is 4.5mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick.
If you don’t want to buy screws & are thinking of stealing them from the Audio Board, be aware, that board also houses the lid sensor. Sensor located top-left corner I believe. So even if you don’t use your headphone jack, you’ll probably want to leave it at least one screw.
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Thank You!