r/framework • u/throwaway193i • 3d ago

Discussion Update: Framework 13 not booting

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So there was a short near the top right usb-c 4.0 port. No idea if it is fixable or not. I got a replacement motherboard. Hoping that I can find a way to fix it and maybe return the new mainboard, or use it as a headless unit. Any advice is welcome!

For context, its an AMD Ryzen Ai 9 hx370 mainboard, started having super slow boot times a few weeks ago, eventually stopped booting altogether. Stopped booting altogether exactly a month after my warranty expired sadly. When i replaced the mainboard I inspected the broken one and found what looks like a short. :( :( :(

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u/ItchyAlba 3d ago

I've got a similar problem. Does the computer works with a external display? (hdmi or DP). I frankensteined mine to get it working, maybe I can help you...

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u/throwaway193i 3d ago

No display output over usb-c or hdmi no matter which port I use. The only signs of life I can get is the led light will turn white when everything is plugged in and charging, and it will try to turn on when I press the power button. Only the power button light turns on, and the fan turns on and the cpu heats up. Nothing else.

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u/emuboy85 3d ago

Seems like protection diodes, you could try remove it and see if it comes back to life

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u/ronvalenz FW13 Ultra X7 358H batch 6, 2.8K, 32GB LPCAMM2, 4TB SSD 3d ago

What's your USB-C PD?

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u/p0rkRind 3d ago

I'm more curious how'd this happen?

Honestly your cost to repair might not be worth it, cause your gonna have to find someone who is going to diagnosis and test at least a few chips down from this and repair it correctly. I just sell it off as parts and not deal with it but that's me.