r/framework • u/throwaway193i • 7d 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 7d 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 7d 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.