BLUF: I am selling the two 8GB SO-DIMMs which I purchased with my Framework Laptop 16 (batch 2) for $100 (CAD).
Offer Description
Background
I’ve used Linux exclusively on my Framework Laptop 16 since obtaining it, but nowadays I’m fairly often required to have a Windows VM running in the background for work purposes. To keep my system operating smoothly in the face of the extra memory requirement this imposes, I have recently upgraded to higher capacity RAM and no longer require the original modules (though they still work perfectly well), so I am selling them here.
For reasons explained in the “Shipping” section below, I would prefer to sell domestically, to somebody else who has a shipping address within Canada. However, I am open to proposals from international buyers as well, if they are accompanied by an alternative plan for handling the transaction.
Thank you for your consideration.
Listing Details
- Original Device: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series)
- Included Parts: 2 x 8GB DDR5-5600 RAM sticks (marketplace link)
- Original Purchase Date: July 18, 2023
- Region/Country: Canada
- Price: $100 (CAD) (please see the “Pricing” section below)
- Payment method: Preferably through Canada Post’s “Collect on Delivery” service (please see the “Shipping” section below)
- Shipment option/shipment price: Canada Post Xpresspost; shipping cost is included in the above price
- Pictures of the parts:
To ensure that the RAM is still fully functional, I tested it extensively with Memtest86+ for over 8 hours. No errors were detected. For reference, please see the picture below, which was taken just as the 13th pass was completed.
Compatibility
These modules are compatible with the following Framework offerings:
- Framework Laptop 13 - AMD Ryzen 7040 Series (marketplace link)
- Framework Laptop 13 - Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (marketplace link)
- Framework Laptop 16 - AMD Ryzen 7040 Series (marketplace link)
Expand this section for technical details
The relevant data returned by the command dmidecode --type 17 is:
- Total Width: 64 bits
- Data Width: 64 bits
- Size: 8 GB
- Form Factor: SODIMM
- Set: None
- Locator: DIMM 0
- Type: DDR5
- Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered)
- Speed: 5600 MT/s
- Manufacturer: A-DATA Technology
- Part Number: AD5S56008G-SFW
- Rank: 1
- Configured Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- Minimum Voltage: 1.1 V
- Maximum Voltage: 1.1 V
- Configured Voltage: 1.1 V
- Memory Technology: DRAM
- Memory Operating Mode Capability: Volatile memory
- Firmware Version: Unknown
- Module Manufacturer ID: Bank 5, Hex 0xCB
- Module Product ID: Unknown
- Memory Subsystem Controller Manufacturer ID: Unknown
- Memory Subsystem Controller Product ID: Unknown
- Non-Volatile Size: None
- Volatile Size: 8 GB
- Cache Size: None
- Logical Size: None
Pricing
Framework offers this RAM kit for $108 with a $20 flat shipping rate, for a total of $128 (CAD) (before tax). As the Memtest86+ screenshot above demonstrates, my hardware is still in perfect working condition, and since next-generation RAM is not being offered yet, these modules still sell for their original retail price when bought new. Therefore, I believe $100 (CAD) (~20% off) is a reasonable price to ask for (shipping included).
My laptop was shipped on 2024-03-06T00:00:00Z, so just under one month of the original 1-year warranty which came with it (in the Canadian region) remains. This warranty will automatically be transferred to the new owner of any of the laptop’s components. Though it is unlikely you will encounter issues with the product, if you do, they should be apparent quite quickly after installation. In this case, you can work directly with Framework’s Support team to resolve the problem, just as if you had purchased the item firsthand.
For details about Framework's warranty policy, please expand this section
Many companies have a policy of voiding a product’s warranty if it is sold secondhand. Fortunately, Framework’s philosophy is quite different and they actively encourage trading of their parts to reduce e-waste. Please see the following comments from one of my earlier posts on these forums:
Shipping
Finally, I plan to utilize Canada Post for shipping. They offer a service called “collect on delivery” (CoD), which I believe provides reasonable protections for both buyers and sellers during the transaction process.
For details about CoD, please expand this section
A brief summary of the CoD process is as follows:
- The package will be addressed to you, but it will be shipped to your nearest Canada Post office and held there.
- When the package is ready for pickup, you will receive a “delivery notice card” in your regular mailbox.
- Once you take the notice card to the post office, you will be asked to pay the requested amount (see the previous section) at the counter, after which the package will immediately be released to you.
- Your work is complete; Canada Post will take responsibility for transferring the funds to the sender of the package.
If you would like further details, please see this explanatory page.
This service is only available for domestic shipments, which is why I would strongly prefer to sell to somebody with a Canadian shipping address. As mentioned above, though, if international buyers are interested in this offer and have an alternative plan for handling the transaction, I would be happy to hear it.