Converting a FW 13 into a FW Desktop

Is it possible/has anyone tried to take the parts from the their FW13 and use them in the FW desktop?

I bought a FW13 and I love it but I find myself mostly just using it docked at my desk with an eGPU so I figured it might be better to just get a desktop. I’d love to just pull all the components out of the laptop to use in the desktop but it’s not clear if theyre (mostly the mainboard) compatible. Any insight?

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You want to put the 13 mainboard inside an empty desktop case?

They are not compatible but if you want to tinker, go for it! I don’t think it will fit tho :slight_smile:

Yea I was hoping I could just mount the laptop mainboard into a desktop case and have an instant desktop but I suppose that is wishful thinking

Just on the off chance you’re not aware, Framework sells a case for a Laptop 13 mainboard which allows you to use the mainboard as if you would use a mini-PC more or less.

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