# Framework 16 does not boot after BIOS update **URL:** \ **Category:** Community Support\ **Tags:** framework-laptop-16-amd-7040, not-booting, amd-7040\ **Created:** [June 29, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273 "2026-06-29T15:14:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dellilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dellilla](https://community.frame.work/u/dellilla)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273/1 "2026-06-29T15:14:54Z")
Hello, I have just updated the FW16 BIOS and it does not POST, it is stuck on a black screen. The fans would spin up occasionally. What I did: fwupmgr get-updates and update (latest BIOS firmware) I followed the process with the battery installed and connected to the AC power adapter. The update took a few minutes (I was several versions behind) and completed with a green message “Update Complete!!!”. Then the screen turned black. I tried force powering it off and on again, the display remains black. I can control the keyboard backlight so I guess it is not completely bricked yet? ---
**Author:** ![MiaoshaZhe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/miaoshazhe/32/47595_2.png) [@MiaoshaZhe](https://community.frame.work/u/MiaoshaZhe)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273/2 "2026-06-29T15:39:22Z")
Hi, I would recommend trying to wait 15 minutes, even if the screen remains black. Additionally, I would ask you to try connecting an external monitor to the laptop to see if it shows any signs of life. In any case, I recommend you contact Framework support. ---
**Author:** ![dellilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dellilla](https://community.frame.work/u/dellilla)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273/3 "2026-06-29T16:03:00Z")
Thanks! It powered off itself after about 15 minutes. I have powered it back on, fans are still spinning, it’s been over 15 minutes. I will leave it on for a few hours. I plugged an external display, it had no signal. ---
**Author:** ![MiaoshaZhe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/miaoshazhe/32/47595_2.png) [@MiaoshaZhe](https://community.frame.work/u/MiaoshaZhe)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273/4 "2026-06-29T17:32:01Z")
There’s no need to leave it powered on for hours, that was only a quick test to see if it was simply going through memory training. At this point, I’d personally recommend waiting for direct guidance from Framework support or from other community users. I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help, and best of luck! ---
**Author:** ![DataBase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/database/32/48360_2.png) [@DataBase](https://community.frame.work/u/DataBase)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273/5 "2026-06-29T22:20:41Z")
Power off, disconnect anything connected to your ports (except the charger) and try booting once more. Then, if you haven’t already, contact support: > **[Contact Us](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/contact/contact-us-rJfw7Ryglx)** > > Contact Us 😧 ---
**Author:** ![Xiao\_Jin\_Ling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Xiao\_Jin\_Ling](https://community.frame.work/u/Xiao_Jin_Ling)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-does-not-boot-after-bios-update/83273/6 "2026-07-22T23:35:59Z")
I wonder if this would help? > [@\[SOLVED\] Framework 16 not booting after disrupted BIOS update](https://community.frame.work/t/solved-framework-16-not-booting-after-disrupted-bios-update/83564/5): > > RESOLVED: I chatted with one of the volunteers on SalemTechspert’s Discord (shoutout to Sim!) and he confirmed my suspicion that the BIOS was corrupted and I needed to flash the BIOS using an external programmer. I brought my laptop to a local laptop repair shop, provided them with a copy of the BIOS bin file extracted from the EFI Updater shell capsule file using UEFITool as well as a copy of the BIOS bin extracted from the exe installer (the latter was built by Sim). The technician desoldered…