# \#expansion-bay-shell **URL:** https://community.frame.work/tag/expansion-bay-shell/211.md [Latest](https://community.frame.work/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.frame.work/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.frame.work/tags.md) --- ## [FW16 newer Radeon GPU module needed for actual NPU+GPU hybrid work via Lemonade](https://community.frame.work/t/fw16-newer-radeon-gpu-module-needed-for-actual-npu-gpu-hybrid-work-via-lemonade/83682)
**Author:** [@Jen\_Savage](https://community.frame.work/u/Jen_Savage)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fw16-newer-radeon-gpu-module-needed-for-actual-npu-gpu-hybrid-work-via-lemonade/83682 "2026-10-26T09:42:59Z")
I have been exploring the features of my FW16 (AI 9 HX 370) and it turns out that AMD’s local‑AI software stack (Lemonade) only reaches its full performance when both the CPU/NPU and GPU are AMD. So my fancy shmancy nvid… --- ## [What is full form of DFGDFK](https://community.frame.work/t/what-is-full-form-of-dfgdfk/85692)
**Author:** [@Alex25](https://community.frame.work/u/Alex25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/what-is-full-form-of-dfgdfk/85692 "2026-10-26T04:36:17Z")
what is full form of DFGDFK --- ## [Read/Write Performance of the Framework Expansion Storage Drives](https://community.frame.work/t/read-write-performance-of-the-framework-expansion-storage-drives/85590)
**Author:** [@Nineball\_Seraph](https://community.frame.work/u/Nineball_Seraph)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/read-write-performance-of-the-framework-expansion-storage-drives/85590 "2026-10-25T19:18:27Z")
Does anyone have some crystaldisk performance benchmarks of the (currently out-of-stock) 1TB storage expansion cards? Im curious to what their performance is and also the chip supplier. My goal is to get one of these (o… --- ## [Make Framework laptops guaranteed for future upgrades](https://community.frame.work/t/make-framework-laptops-guaranteed-for-future-upgrades/85471)
**Author:** [@flourishing](https://community.frame.work/u/flourishing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/make-framework-laptops-guaranteed-for-future-upgrades/85471 "2026-10-22T02:26:38Z")
I came across Framework today and it really excited me to see something like this on the market. Could we see something included in the warranty that covers you for the next 3 years for upgrades if component sizes change… --- ## [Framework 16 Pcie x 16 slot for expansion bay](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-pcie-x-16-slot-for-expansion-bay/77257)
**Author:** [@Pierre\_Cruse](https://community.frame.work/u/Pierre_Cruse)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-pcie-x-16-slot-for-expansion-bay/77257 "2026-10-21T12:12:50Z")
I’m designing a board that will sit in the expansion bay shell and will provide a fully powered (75w max) pcie x16 (only x8 lanes) on the rear of the shell. Are there any features people would like to see on it if i even… --- ## [Coil whine :(](https://community.frame.work/t/coil-whine/85536)
**Author:** [@skyborg420](https://community.frame.work/u/skyborg420)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/coil-whine/85536 "2026-10-20T00:36:55Z")
I’ve got some pretty irritating coil while, even at idle. It’s the same whether I have a GPU installed or just the shell with the M.2 board. Oddly, it seems to lessen when I switch from an EPR charger to one without (tes… --- ## [Framework 16 MD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series 10gb ether net port not working](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-md-ryzen-ai-300-series-10gb-ether-net-port-not-working/85384)
**Author:** [@Riley\_knowlton](https://community.frame.work/u/Riley_knowlton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-md-ryzen-ai-300-series-10gb-ether-net-port-not-working/85384 "2026-10-17T22:34:17Z")
so i just got a framework 16 and my ethernet 10 gb expansion is not working like at all it work for like 2 minits and stops i have the MD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series is thare a way to fix this problum --- ## [\[Hardware\] : SABRENT NVMe Case & Current limit of usb C or A slot](https://community.frame.work/t/hardware-sabrent-nvme-case-current-limit-of-usb-c-or-a-slot/85279)
**Author:** [@Jean13](https://community.frame.work/u/Jean13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/hardware-sabrent-nvme-case-current-limit-of-usb-c-or-a-slot/85279 "2026-10-12T08:39:53Z")
Hi all, I bought this product to connect NVMe to usb-c port on my framework 16" laptop. It’s possible that the NVMe electronic case ask a lot of current at the first connection. So, the NVMe case show the blue led on … --- ## [HDMI (4th Gen) Expansion Card, FRL and VRR support on different Framework models](https://community.frame.work/t/hdmi-4th-gen-expansion-card-frl-and-vrr-support-on-different-framework-models/85205)
**Author:** [@Daniil](https://community.frame.work/u/Daniil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/hdmi-4th-gen-expansion-card-frl-and-vrr-support-on-different-framework-models/85205 "2026-10-09T21:03:31Z")
Hey everyone, I’m looking into purchasing the new HDMI (4th Gen) Expansion Card when it is available. The spec sheet mentions support for HDMI 2.1a, DSC 1.2a, and up to 4K 240Hz output. Since Framework mainboards outpu… --- ## [Framework 16 Durability](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-durability/84617)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_Jiang](https://community.frame.work/u/Xavier_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-durability/84617 "2026-10-09T12:30:58Z")
Kind of just tossing a question in the air: How has it been faring? I got my unit late 2024. I believe. Nov 12. Its been about 2 years of very heavy use. it’s been dropped, have bits of food fell on, etc. ▶ Hardware iss… --- ## [FW16 hibernation fails to resume, firmware presenting different memory map every boot?](https://community.frame.work/t/fw16-hibernation-fails-to-resume-firmware-presenting-different-memory-map-every-boot/83015)
**Author:** [@Hello\_human](https://community.frame.work/u/Hello_human)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fw16-hibernation-fails-to-resume-firmware-presenting-different-memory-map-every-boot/83015 "2026-10-08T14:22:22Z")
I have never been able to get hibernation working on this laptop the many, many times ive tried in the 6 months of owning this, spent way too many days on it lol. Today i got it to successfully resume from hibernation on… --- ## [Left side ports don't work](https://community.frame.work/t/left-side-ports-dont-work/81163)
**Author:** [@Hello\_human](https://community.frame.work/u/Hello_human)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/left-side-ports-dont-work/81163 "2026-09-28T17:56:55Z")
all of the ports on the left side of the computer have fully stopped working. they dont charge, usb doesnt work, and neither does anything else on any of them. previously i had all of my ports stop working, as well as my… --- ## [MediaTek RZ616 AMSDU config & data corruption](https://community.frame.work/t/mediatek-rz616-amsdu-config-data-corruption/85108)
**Author:** [@Nate\_Waddoups](https://community.frame.work/u/Nate_Waddoups)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/mediatek-rz616-amsdu-config-data-corruption/85108 "2026-09-26T18:38:08Z")
I notice a couple weeks ago that large files would get corrupted when copying from my FW16 (AMD, running Windows) to my Synology NAS. By “large” I mean that I first noticed it with a 2gb Ubuntu ISO file. The VM service o… --- ## [Framework 16 gpu no detected](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-gpu-no-detected/80596)
**Author:** [@Charles-Antoine\_Fort](https://community.frame.work/u/Charles-Antoine_Fort)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-gpu-no-detected/80596 "2026-09-22T18:37:33Z")
Hello i have a framework 16 AMD7040 with the 7700s gpu on Windows 11 I dont know when it started but i noticed that my computer doesn’t detect my gpu. The fans are spinning when the computer gets hot but otherwise the c… --- ## [Keyboard woes](https://community.frame.work/t/keyboard-woes/84996)
**Author:** [@H\_Sundelin](https://community.frame.work/u/H_Sundelin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/keyboard-woes/84996 "2026-09-22T13:07:25Z")
I use rarely the keyboard, the laptop is normally docked away, with OcuLink external GPU and stuff. I noticed that the keyboard has started to give issues, perhaps due lack of use. I have to sometimes really bang the ke… --- ## [Framework 16 Keycap CAD Files](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-keycap-cad-files/84745)
**Author:** [@George\_Burdell](https://community.frame.work/u/George_Burdell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-keycap-cad-files/84745 "2026-09-11T09:39:59Z")
I have a Framework 16, and one of my arrow keys popped lose. Unfortunately the little fragile clips broke in the process, making it impossible to snap back on. Thankfully the scissor mechanism was still in tact, so I pul… --- ## [Coreboot/OpenSIL Porting Underway for AMD FW16](https://community.frame.work/t/coreboot-opensil-porting-underway-for-amd-fw16/81031)
**Author:** [@GhostLegion](https://community.frame.work/u/GhostLegion)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/coreboot-opensil-porting-underway-for-amd-fw16/81031 "2026-09-10T06:14:57Z")
If and when this happens to the FW13 and is at least MVP then Framework becomes a viable option for me again. I got burned so horribly with the Intel 12th gen platform that never again will I buy a laptop without FOSS … --- ## [New 10G Network Expansion Card Idlepower](https://community.frame.work/t/new-10g-network-expansion-card-idlepower/84323)
**Author:** [@Marco-G](https://community.frame.work/u/Marco-G)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/new-10g-network-expansion-card-idlepower/84323 "2026-09-08T06:52:26Z")
Hey, got the new 10G Realtek Expansion Card and my Framework 13 Pro. One thing I noticed, no matter on my old Framwork 13 or my new 13 Pro the new card seems to have a standby idle issue. When plugged in and I have the… --- ## [Feature request: A way to read live charger current](https://community.frame.work/t/feature-request-a-way-to-read-live-charger-current/84329)
**Author:** [@LuckyLuke](https://community.frame.work/u/LuckyLuke)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/feature-request-a-way-to-read-live-charger-current/84329 "2026-08-26T16:21:39Z")
While reading a forum thread I came across the following power block diagram for the framework 16: There is a INA236 reading current going through the +48V\_VADP rail, but … --- ## [Direct voltage injection](https://community.frame.work/t/direct-voltage-injection/83036)
**Author:** [@sera5im](https://community.frame.work/u/sera5im)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/direct-voltage-injection/83036 "2026-08-24T08:40:47Z")
hello, I have a lab bench supply that can do up to 30vdc at 10a and a battery bms that’s 12/48 volts dc. how do i use this to provide a voltage into my framework laptop? is complex switching with usb c pd the only soluti… --- ## [Bluetooth for Laptop 16"](https://community.frame.work/t/bluetooth-for-laptop-16/84322)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Steer](https://community.frame.work/u/Brian_Steer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/bluetooth-for-laptop-16/84322 "2026-08-24T07:21:37Z")
Hello, I am researching a new laptop but one function i do require is Bluetooth. It appears not to to be mentioned in the Specification for the 16" laptop. Wi-Fi7 is mentioned but not Bluetooth. I see mention is made und… --- ## [Framework OCuLink Dev Kit](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-oculink-dev-kit/84297)
**Author:** [@tritium](https://community.frame.work/u/tritium)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-oculink-dev-kit/84297 "2026-08-24T07:00:07Z")
Interested in knowing if the upcoming Framework OCuLink Dev Kit will also be able to be connected via a TB4 port (i imagine this is not possible using the one on the back of the GPU expansion module since it’s only USB 2… --- ## [Dropped my Framework pretty hard. At least I only need to replace the graphics card](https://community.frame.work/t/dropped-my-framework-pretty-hard-at-least-i-only-need-to-replace-the-graphics-card/84330)
**Author:** [@dginovker](https://community.frame.work/u/dginovker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/dropped-my-framework-pretty-hard-at-least-i-only-need-to-replace-the-graphics-card/84330 "2026-08-24T06:32:39Z")
I’m kicking myself over being so careless, but part of me feels better knowing I bought a laptop where parts can be replaced. This will be the second surgery my baby goes under, and it’s really starting to look like t… --- ## [Reconnecting the Charger No Longer Charges](https://community.frame.work/t/reconnecting-the-charger-no-longer-charges/79363)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Hall](https://community.frame.work/u/Nick_Hall)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/reconnecting-the-charger-no-longer-charges/79363 "2026-08-21T22:34:34Z")
Hi all, Been using the Framework 16 for over a year and I’ve had no problems that I haven’t created myself. XD But this one confuses me a bit. Recently, if I unplug the laptop from the official cable and then plug it b… --- ## [Expansion Bay - What Size Screw is This?](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-what-size-screw-is-this/83825)
**Author:** [@Boe](https://community.frame.work/u/Boe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/expansion-bay-what-size-screw-is-this/83825 "2026-08-09T22:27:36Z")
Hey friends, I’m using the expansion shell with an OCulink adapter and I was just wondering what size screw I need to secure this 3d printed back plate? I know I had one before but it has eluded me. I’d love to pick a n… --- ## [Batch 4? Sorry, I've looked all over for information](https://community.frame.work/t/batch-4-sorry-ive-looked-all-over-for-information/83983)
**Author:** [@JohnnyF1ve](https://community.frame.work/u/JohnnyF1ve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/batch-4-sorry-ive-looked-all-over-for-information/83983 "2026-08-08T08:26:44Z")
Hey all. Sorry but I’ve been checking my email, the website product information, and scouring these community threads (and searching) for a couple of days now. I ordered a FW 16 and I was told it is batch 4. No informat… --- ## [Framework led matrix turning off after 30 seconds with windows 11](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-led-matrix-turning-off-after-30-seconds-with-windows-11/83872)
**Author:** [@Harrison\_Bovais](https://community.frame.work/u/Harrison_Bovais)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-led-matrix-turning-off-after-30-seconds-with-windows-11/83872 "2026-08-05T15:09:53Z")
so my framework 16 led matrix turning off after 30 seconds with widows 11 pls help --- ## [Framework 16 pro coming?](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-pro-coming/82073)
**Author:** [@meneer\_lukas](https://community.frame.work/u/meneer_lukas)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-pro-coming/82073 "2026-08-03T11:12:07Z")
it would be nice to also have a fw 16 pro with also the new cpu and the “macbook pro for linux” in mind, with a new bottom cover for a larger battery (then we can finally have a non apple laptop with a very good battery)… --- ## [Start laptop wihtout SSD](https://community.frame.work/t/start-laptop-wihtout-ssd/83501)
**Author:** [@pelatoto](https://community.frame.work/u/pelatoto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/start-laptop-wihtout-ssd/83501 "2026-08-02T14:03:19Z")
hi! I wanted to start my framework laptop 16 without SSD (as I installed it in other laptop). I thought it would take me straight into the BIOS but no, the power light goes on. Also tried holding F2 while pressing the p… --- ## [Fans Not Detected in AI 300 Series](https://community.frame.work/t/fans-not-detected-in-ai-300-series/79696)
**Author:** [@xMaly32](https://community.frame.work/u/xMaly32)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/fans-not-detected-in-ai-300-series/79696 "2026-07-31T00:01:21Z")
Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask this but, I’m running: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 w/ RX7700S (2nd Gen), and I’ve been hit with the whole “Fans Not Detected” error. I believe it to be a false status error as it’s … [Next page](https://community.frame.work/tag/expansion-bay-shell/211.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=expansion-bay-shell)