Hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I’m a new member here.
I just picked up a Framework 13 used off of Facebook Marketplace. I had always wanted one, but they were just a bit out of reach money-wise, so I think I got a sweet deal at $350. It’s an older model with the lowest-config Intel i5-1135G7, but it came with 16 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, which feels like a great deal especially with recent price hikes.
It has one odd issue. It will not boot unless it is plugged in, but once it starts I can unplug it and it runs fine on battery. I found some older posts discussing the RTC battery fix, so I have already ordered an RTC battery and I am hopeful that will sort it out.
I am also thinking about future upgrades, possibly swapping the mainboard for something like the Ryzen 5 7640U. I have 2x8 GB DDR5 SO-DIMMs from a previous upgrade ready to use. I am also considering upgrading to the 61 Wh battery.
Before I go too far, is there anything I should know about compatibility, pitfalls to avoid, or things the community recommends? I am really excited to finally own one and be part of the community.