That’s not schematics, that’s a somewhat more detailed block diagram. Better than nothing but not a lot.
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How about this for the 13 7040 series (as an example): Framework-Laptop-13/Mainboard/Mainboard_Interfaces_Schematic_7040_Series.pdf at main · FrameworkComputer/Framework-Laptop-13 · GitHub
(I’m definitely not an expert so I honestly could not say if that would be the kind of thing that would help fix a board at the component level - but it does say “schematic” in the filename 
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The 12 doesn’t have as much info yet but it’s very new, maybe it’ll come?
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Those are what I meant with somewhat more detailed block diagrams. Calling them schematics is a huge reach. That’s like calling one of those road carpet things a map.
Since none of the others got actual schematics I won’t hold my breath.
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I vividly remember Louis Rossmann distrusting Framework until he confirmed a way to get schematics from them on the FW13. Due to agreements with their manufacturers, you have to reach out to Framework and request the schematics, and they’ll give them to you after you sign something. I forgot how it works
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I do remember that too but ultimately the point still stands, me as a mere mortal can get the schematics for thinkpads and dells and apple stuff but can’t get the ones for my framework.
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I’m just gonna reach out to Framework and ask. An up-to-date answer on schematics would be nice
EDIT: Nevermind, found it here. You’re right that average people can’t get them, seems to be for repair shops only
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If I recall, you need to sign an NDA to access schematics.
That’s not great, But according to Rossman in his video about it, Apple and Lenovo are very unwilling to hand them over, so it’s something
At least, I think.
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You also need to be not a mere mortal to even get the chance to have to sign the nda.
I can somewhat understand it but I don’t have to like it.
And jet they are available while I have not found the framework ones floating around on the internet jet.
Probably because Apple is infinitely more popular and is more prone to leaks of their schematics. Not because they want their users to have access.
The fact that Framework offers them officially at all is nice. Not great, but kinda nice.
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Popular brands schematics are often leaked to the public, which results in easier board level repairs compared to niche brands like Framework
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Under Colorado’s upcoming 'Right to Repair for Digital Electronic Equipment" law (effective January 1, 2026), device manufacturers are required to provide consumers—or independent repair providers—the same access to parts, tools, software, diagnostics, and documentation that they currently provide to their authorized repair networks.
- The statute defines “documentation” to explicitly include manuals and diagrams, including schematic diagrams
- Manufacturers must provide these resources to owners (not just independent repair shops) under fair and reasonable terms, comparable to those offered to authorized repair providers, and at or below the manufacturer’s suggested retail price
Did I mention I live in Colorado. I can’t wait until January. I already have emails drafted to ALL the big manufacturers of devices I own, and as you can imagine I own A LOT of “Personal Electronics”
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That’s incredible, way to go Colorado!
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Obviously apple isn’t giving them out willingly but in the end I have the schematics for one and not for the other.
Sounds good, but at this point I’ll believe it when I see it. I am expecting a lot of non or malicious compliance there.
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In terms of battery/energy efficiency,
(7+29÷60)÷(8+48÷60)÷(50÷61)=1.037, which means the FL12 is 3.7% more energy efficient than FL13
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A. TBH nobody really cares. The only metric that matters is how long the battery lasts on a charge. And for most, a school or work day is 8 hours long. B. 3.7% is pretty pathetic considering the astronomical disparity between the 2 CPUs, the single SODIMM, and the reduced pixel count.
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Adding onto B, it’s essentially an advertisement for AMD. I wonder how long Intel is even gonna stick around with how far behind they are on CPUs
And to be honest, nobody really has the notebook running all 8h of the working day… 
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My kids have their laptops out and on in every class in high school, so it’s running for every bit of that 8 hours. Also, the FW12 in reality only gets about 5 to 5.5 hours before you need to find an outlet.
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It was not 100% serious 
Got my laptop!! I can confirm the same findings as @BigT. It takes a good amount of force to twist the bottom chassis like CJ did in his video. Framework should probably send him an entirely new laptop at this point, but without the reviewer bias since support should be treating everyone fairly.
The screen does bend and change the pixels with mild force like his though, though my screen has no light bleed. I can definitely tell this was designed for sideways drops and bumps rather than ones where the screen is parallel to the ground. Think it would be fine in a high schoolers’ backpack that knows to be somewhat careful (age 13 and up,) not so much elementary or even middle schoolers that throw their bags around like a stuffed toy (under age 13.)
Overall I am a very happy, but very niche customer. If I had kids, I would gift this as a laptop for a STEM/art-focused student who already loves computers. Probably an overkill option for most younger kids though
I hope the next 6 months CJ has with his FW12 will turn things around!
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