Framework Mainboard Upgrade Installation

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The signature Framework feature: buy a newer mainboard, swap it into the existing chassis. Keeps your screen + keyboard + chassis + Expansion Cards — just upgrades the CPU+RAM+motherboard. We install + repaste + test for $180 labour.

Get your Framework Mainboard Upgrade Installation today
No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Common Issues & How We Fix Them

Mainboard upgrade

Framework’s swappable mainboard lets you move to a newer CPU generation without a new laptop. We fit the upgrade and migrate your storage and data intact.

Faulty mainboard

A no-boot or unstable Framework often traces to the mainboard. We diagnose board-level before recommending replacement.

Reusing your old mainboard

We can advise on repurposing your previous mainboard as a second machine or server once you upgrade.

Every repair is covered by our no-fix-no-fee policy and a 90-day warranty, with onsite, workshop and remote options to suit your day.

Our Repair Process

  1. Free quote.
  2. Drop-off, onsite (software) or insured courier.
  3. Data image safety net.
  4. 1-3 day workshop turnaround.
  5. 90-day warranty.
Ready to start today
No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mainboard upgrade cost (labour)?

$180 for the install + thermal repaste + test. Framework mainboard itself is $700-$1,400 AUD from Framework AU depending on tier.

DDR4 → DDR5 transition?

Framework 13 transitioned from DDR4 (11th gen) to DDR5 (12th gen onwards). Your existing DDR4 RAM won’t work in a DDR5 board. Plan to budget DDR5 SODIMMs ($150-$400) for the upgrade.

Old mainboard — what to do with it?

Framework’s Cooler Master Mainboard Case repurposes it as a desktop mini-PC. Or sell on Framework Marketplace.

Are mainboard upgrades worth it economically?

Compared to buying a new laptop: yes. A $900 mainboard + $200 RAM + $180 labour ($1,280 total) gives you ‘new laptop’ performance vs a $2,000+ new equivalent. The chassis + screen + keyboard reuse is the value.

Book your Framework Mainboard Upgrade Installation repair today
No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

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