{"id":7280,"date":"2025-07-15T22:02:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2025-07-15T22:02:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:02:39","slug":"unboxing-and-setting-up-a-framework-16-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/unboxing-and-setting-up-a-framework-16-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"Unboxing and setting up a Framework 16 Laptop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">I have to admit I was impressed with how easy it was to complete this. I wish everything I bought was this well thought out and well packaged.  In a nutshell, I decided I wanted a new, larger laptop that ran Linux.  Framework laptops are completely, which is something I really like.  Virtually everything in the laptop is user replaceable.  So I decided to go with that and bought a Framework 16 laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchased configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>System:<\/strong> Ryzen\u2122 7 7840HS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Memory:<\/strong> DDR5-5600 &#8211; 32GB (2 x 16GB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Storage:<\/strong> WD_BLACK\u2122 SN850X NVMe\u2122- M.2 2280 &#8211; 1TB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Storage:<\/strong> WD_BLACK\u2122 SN770M NVMe\u2122 &#8211; M.2 2230 &#8211; 1TB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Operating System:<\/strong> Windows 11 Home (Download)  (In case I need to dual boot, although to begin with I will use this in a VM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion Bay System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Expansion Bay Module:<\/strong> Graphics Module (AMD Radeon\u2122 RX 7700S)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Power Adapter:<\/strong> 180W Power Adapter (Included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong> US English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Numpad:<\/strong> Numpad Module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Laptop Bezel:<\/strong> Framework Laptop 16 Bezel &#8211; Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Power Adapter Region:<\/strong> US \/ CA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>USB-C<\/strong> (Orange)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>USB-A<\/strong> (2 x)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>HDMI<\/strong> (3rd Gen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>SD<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Framework Screwdriver  (this is the only tool you need to assemble the machine.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unboxing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I ordered the system on July 8th and it arrived on July 15th, via Fed Ex.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7282 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7283 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-1-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The box was very well sealed and solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Opening the box was easy, and everything inside was very well packed.  On top was an envelope that contained some stickers and a list of the parts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7284 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7285 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-3.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-3-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7286 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Under that was the keyboard module, the expansion modules,  and screen bezel.  On the right was  a cardboard box with the power adapter and cords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7287 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7288 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Removing those got me down to the actual laptop and then to the disk drives and memory modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7289 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7.png 400w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/225;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"249\" data-src=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7290 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 140px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 140\/249;width:228px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-140x182.png 140w, https:\/\/robertjwallace-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-7x12.png 7w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I was very impressed with how well everything was packaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All of the installation instructions are <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.frame.work\/Guide\/Framework+Laptop+16+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide\/270?_gl=1*sp6z3y*sg_ga4w_production_ga*MTQxNDg3MjgwNi4xNzUyNjE1MzY0*sg_ga4w_production_ga_PYG8X65YJJ*czE3NTI2MTUzNjMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTI2MTY2NDkkajYwJGwwJGgw\">on-line and can be reviewed before purchasing.<\/a>  They are extremely well done.  Each step has a concise, short video that clearly shows what needs to be done, along with short, to the point, written instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It probably took me less that 45 minutes to put the whole thing together.  After getting everything together I installed Zorin Linux on the first 1 TB drive.  The second drive is currently not being used, I am holding it for Windows it I decide to dual boot.  If I decide to  use Windows via a Virtual Machine I can later partition the drive as a data drive.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have to admit I was impressed with how easy it was to complete this. I wish everything I bought was this well thought out and well packaged. In a nutshell, I decided I wanted a new, larger laptop that ran Linux. Framework laptops are completely, which is something I really like. Virtually everything in &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/unboxing-and-setting-up-a-framework-16-laptop\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continuar leyendo<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Unboxing and setting up a Framework 16 Laptop&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[143],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-computer-stuff"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Bob","author_link":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/author\/admin\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7280"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7291,"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7280\/revisions\/7291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robertjwallace.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}