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If you like to do things the hard way – and, let’s face it, anyone interested in buying a laptop that has to be built from the ground up isn’t afraid of doing difficult things – then the Framework DIY Edition is the easiest hard-way you can go.
The initial setup is pretty straightforward thanks to a comprehensive set of instructions available on the Framework website. Basically this consists of unpacking the various customisations you bought, popping the hood and plugging each component into its easy-to-access slot under the keyboard.
The online DIY manuals contain concise instructions and a set of annotated images for those moments