What is the minimum angle at which the lid of a new Framework 16 should stay open?

Framework Laptop 16
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I know there’s been a lot of discussion of how far the screen on a Framework laptop can be opened, but I have the opposite question. My Framework 16 is quite new (I’ve had it for approximately 4 months), and I have noticed that its screen, when being closed, does not fall shut of its own accord until it is already barely open (15°?). Is this by design, or does this mean I have already worn the hinges out? (I don’t remember if it was like this from the start.) On other laptops I’ve had, such as my work laptop, the lid starts shutting itself considerably earlier when pushed downward.

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I didn’t measure the angle, but the lid on my FW 16 will stay open pretty solidly, even at just 3-5 inches open. If I lower it carefully, it will stay open at just 2 inches or so open (around 5 centimeters).

Actually, some very quick math says it’s almost certainly less than 15 degrees.

Also, welcome to the community!

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It shuts itself when it’s slightly under 2 inches. The closing feels smooth, though, and the lid doesn’t seem to be out of alignment in any way when closed, so it seems that there’s nothing wrong with it. Thanks!

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Here’s a fun fact. Unlike the Framework 13, the Frameworrk 16 have screws on the hinge to adjust the tension of the springs, so you can change the amount of resistance in the hinge.

Framework opted for a higher (more resistance) setting, but YoU cAn ChAnGe ThAt!

The nut is like, maybe 5.5? 5.75mm? A 6mm (whatever largest iFixit socket) should fit.

Unlike a lot of Dell/HPs (or other OEMs) where I would reduce it to the point of it being barely useable (due to a weak chassis, thanks Hp), Framework have a strong enough connection and so I am not worried about it.

Getting access to it. Kind of a pain. You have to remove the expansion bay/GPU, and also the plastic “speaker grill” (upper intake/power button panel), which require removing the 16-screw mid-plate. Maybe the cooler,

I will use a socket. The thing is on there pretty good. And you need some precision – even a quarter turn can be the difference between “too tight” and “too loose”.

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