[SOLVED] Has anyone found a source for screws?

[GhostLegion]

Updated 3D Printed Case for Framework Mainboards using 3D Printed Pins!

Hi Friends! We’ve heard the Community, and given the challenges in sourcing the required metal fasteners listed in our guide, after final testing, we’ve just updated our 3D Printable Case for Framework Mainboards and made it available via our Github! The audio board and WiFi will still require metal fasteners as those were too small for a printed pin solution, but now, the mainboard itself can be secured by printed pins. There’s more being worked on behind the scenes and we’re excited to share…

Just something in case anyone missed it

[Rwurdig]

@Ryan_Oswalt its not that simple, Im exchanging emails with Framework support and so far the only direct answer i got was " Thank you for your reply. Our apologies but at this time we are not selling screws separately in our Marketplace. We recommend checking our Fasteners Guide and you can buy from your local hardware store or online."
Well i decided to buy just the motherboard (low budget right now) and then i started to buy the other parts later so i can have the full notebook, the problem is they dont send any of the parts with screws, so unless u buy the DIY Kit or the full Notebook u will ended up with all the parts to have the notebook but can get it together cause u cant find those screws, and so far the support doesnt seem to help in my case. If i knew that i would saved until i had all the money to get the DIY Kit, but i didnt think that could happen.

[TheTwistgibber]

We’re working on building out screw kits now after a long and painful ordeal with our manufacturing partner. The three kits we’ll have available are:

• Top Cover Fastener Kit
• Bottom Cover and Mainboard Fastener Kit
• Input Cover and Keyboard Fastener Kit

We’re waiting on the first batch to be sent to HQ for approval before we start producing larger batches. Thank you for your patience.

[Rwurdig]

Thanks @TheTwistgibber, any idea of ± when, i will need all 3 kits since i bought the Framework in parts over the last months and want to get everything together, since the parts dont come with any screw i will need them all.
Regards

[TheTwistgibber]

@Rwurdig

Thanks @TheTwistgibber, any idea of ± when, i will need all 3 kits since i bought the Framework in parts over the last months and want to get everything together, since the parts dont come with any screw i will need them all.
Regards

I wish I had an exact date for you, but all I can say is that we’re still awaiting a FAI (First Article Inspection) shipment at HQ before we can greenlight bulk buildout. From what I can see, it was shipped from Asia and we’re just waiting for arrival. As long as everything is in order, it could be fairly soon, we’d just need to distribute the kits to our 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) partners globally. We’ll definitely keep everyone updated.

[TheTwistgibber]

Hi folks,

Just an update on this as it’s been a bit of a nightmare. We’re now expecting shipment of the fastener kits sometime next week from our manufacturing partner to our 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) partner in Taiwan. There were a number of errors made by our partner along the way that led to continued delays. We should have these listed on the website for purchase soon. Thank you for your patience.

[TheTwistgibber]

Fastener Kits are Now Available!

After a long and agonizing wait (we know, it’s been painful), Fastener Kits are now available in the Framework Marketplace under “Parts”! We have three separate kits available for purchase: Bottom Cover and Mainboard Input Cover and Keyboard Top Cover Thank you for your patience while we worked internationally to make this happen!