If the damage to the charger is from regular wear and tear, Support may replace it if you can prove that it was falling apart like that while it was under warranty. There were lots of reports of early cables fraying more than expected. (see other thread here). If they refuse (which they might, no way to really tell unless you ask) I would also recommend an Anker cable, I’ve been using one for years and it is still in like-new condition.
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Heh, I already ordered a replacement when I was fixing the touchpad. Those anker braided cables do look pretty good though.
I might ask about the keyboard wear and tear actually. That really seems rather unnatural. I type a lot, but never have I seen this with other laptops.
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Thanks for sharing this durability review. I would definitely contact support about the cable and the keyboard wear doesn’t seem right.
Personally I will be avoiding Anker after the Anker owned Eufy security camera controversy Anker’s Eufy lied to us about the security of its security cameras - The Verge and their response to the discovery.
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I’ve had my FW for only a month less than OP and haven’y noticed any wear on the keycaps at all. Been typing a decent amount at uni.
That keyboard wear is most definitely not normal, I have the same use time but my keys are pristine (aside from one with a broken ‘scissor’, but that wasn’t from normal use, that was from testing keycap replacement). Do you use hand sanitizer often? I’ve seen the alcohol eat away at everything plastic.
+1 on Anker (actually didn’t know about their stake in Eufy, I’ll look into that). The equivalent has these weird rose gold end caps, but I’m willing to compromise that bit of aesthetic to keep a fully silicone cable, and it’s held up for longer than the Framework cable did at this point. Also, it had two straight ends, and my magnetic charger (thanks community for an amazing printable expansion card!) is a 90, so now it’s less awkward to use.
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No hand sanitizer.
Now that I look at them more carefully, some of the paint on the keys is a bit bubbly. The laptop was running in some pretty warm temperatures for a few months (35-45 degrees), so I wonder if that has something to do with it.
Worn keycaps? Ask to see the users finger nails! Not all of us are nail biters!
I keep my nails trimmed short but I have very hard nails and I have been known to wear out key legends pretty quick on certain keys as to the angle of finger and nail to keycap.
As I don’t use my Framework much it’s not been an issue.
I have had my 11th and 12th gen laptop (upgraded) for a bit more time than you. Yet all of my peripherals and the laptop itself are pristine. I travel with my laptop on occasion but not often. I think what all this shows is just how different heavy use can be for everyone.
Do I think we got two different products? Nope. It is all about the environment and usage. Highly subjective, but the impact of which is very real.
Thank you for your report!!
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@TJ1 Thanks for the review. It definitely seems like this Framework Laptop has been excessively loved.
We don’t have any known QC issues with keyboards wearing like you’ve shown here, and I think I’ve only seen a singular report of any kind of wear going down to the bare keycap on a single key. We do sell just the keyboard as a replacement, and that could be a great option to restore it to its former glory. HERE is the link.
On the cable, yes, please contact Framework Support. While you are out of warranty, if it was constantly splitting, we’ll get you a new cable.
As for dropping the laptop between 5-10 times, stuff happens, but let’s try to get that number down to a more manageable level. 
The laptop definitely has seen battle, and we’re glad it’s still working for you!
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In another update, the laptop has survived another 3 months.
Survived Issue 1: May
Likely overheated the laptop, there was a shutdown and it had extremely slow speeds after that. Thought the ram or ssd had issues, but resetting the mainboard worked. Also, updated the firmware and had to struggle to get the drive booting again since bootloader was affected.
Survived Issue 2: June
Dropped my bag not so gently and dented the power switch. Power would no longer turn on. There is a plate at the bottom of the power button that needs to make contact (once you open the inside). Luckily, I carry the screwdriver with me when I travel and an enterprising friend bent the cover back into shape with some pliars. The laptop has sustained another scar, but is still functioning.
Ongoing
I actually bought a new cable when I replaced the touchpad, however, that one has also split. Definitely does not stand up to my usage patterns.
My guess is that it is actually heat related. Various keys have formed bubbles on the paint and eventually, they will scrape off. I contacted support since it mostly happened within the first year, but since I didn’t report it within the warranty time, no replacement.
Indeed, let’s not jinx it. 
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Happened to me on an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. My understanding is that it happens because there is nothing to stop the hot air from reaching the keyboard when it circulates within the chassis. A plate that separates the keyboard from the mainboard should fix it although at the cost of thinness. I am attempting this here: Converting Framework 13 to a FrankenPad
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It would be nice if we had a way to quantify how much ThinkPad’s “military spec” durability is actually helping. This has been my main reason for buying them. The laptop working when I open it when I’m traveling to some place that doesn’t have parts for it (and would never have parts for frame.work either, cuz, you’re on the road y’know) - is paramount. So I always hedge in that direction.
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Anecdotally, I’ve found this to be a common feeling among IT support people.
Does Framework warranty their firmware updates? And what if the computer’s out of warranty?
I deploy updates for an org, with peace of mind that the <1 per thousand each year bricked by a BIOS or other firmware update are all covered by OEM warranty.
That said we don’t internally support stuff when warranty runs out; everything gets extended, then everything (should) get replaced. I’d hope the brand accepts responsibility for borking a mainboard via FW update, even if it’s out of warranty. “You broke you fix” cuts both ways. Framework has a great thing going with parts replacement but mainboards are still hundreds of buckaroos each.
Might not seem important on personal equipment, but those firmware updates can be important even then.
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I work at a repair shop and there is nothing left of Thinkpad anymore. 7 out of 10 refurbished Carbons are with permanent keyboard imprints on the screen. It’s all about having the ability to switch cases based on needs. Ultrabooks suit only a category and all other categories are left out of the boat at the moment.
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@Frankie_Wild So the “military spec” claims are dumb? And as long as we don’t spill drinks on the KB they aren’t actually more durable/robust? Hard to know as this issue is tricky to measure or build reliable statistics on.
Can’t claim any of that but the difference between a pre-2013 Thinkpad and pretty much any laptop post that year is night and day in terms of rigidity and durability. In my opinion it stems from the fact that 10 years ago we had different niches and specialized brands. Now it’s all one niche and everyone wants in which results in no choice.
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@Frankie_Wild True but I want to compare what is available today - I realize there are many downward trends in computing. But are any modern performers as durable as the modern ThinkPad? Perhaps, but yes it might matter less now (especially since they all have NVMes).
I’m not sure if it was 2013, but I think they were manufactured in Japan back then, which is obviously a culture more appreciative of quality over quantity.
Thinkpad was not all about durability it was more about IO. If you are aiming for full ruggedness the mainstream series are Dell Rugged and Panasonic Toughbook. They don’t fit the previous niche of 25-30mm height machines though.
Now there I’d have to disagree. Those are rarer laptops, more expensive, harder to find parts, and how much more durable are they really? So in actuality, buying two proper laptops and if you drop one just switching out the NVMe is way better than one of those durable laptops - and 2 would still fit in less space!