Framework Commits to Free Replacements for Laptops Bricked by BIOS Updates

By Scharon Harding · Ars Technica · 2026-08-19

According to Ars Technica, Framework is reversing course after initially telling customers to pay for repairs on Ryzen 7040-based Laptop 13 units damaged by official software. The hardware manufacturer now promises to replace mainboards that became non-functional after applying s

According to Ars Technica, Framework is reversing course after initially telling customers to pay for repairs on Ryzen 7040-based Laptop 13 units damaged by official software. The hardware manufacturer now promises to replace mainboards that became non-functional after applying s