Framework’s mission was to build a single, 13-inch modular laptop that could be repaired and upgraded over time. The company’s product line has grown since then, and the launch of the 13 Pro would be an easy chance to go back on its promise. Instead, it’s held true to its principles, with every component more or less interchangeable with what’s gone before. It’s possible to take an original Framework Laptop 13 from 2021 and drop in the mainboard from 2026’s 13 Pro.
Now, there have always been some caveats to this, insomuch that some parts work better with others. For
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