Framework

Framework Computer is an American consumer electronics company that designs modular, repairable laptops and desktop computers. It is founded in 2019 by Nirav Patel, a former engineer at Apple and founding team member at Oculus, and is headquartered in San Francisco. The company ships its first product, the Framework Laptop 13, in 2021, built around the idea that a laptop should be easy to open, upgrade, and repair by its owner. Its signature innovation is the Expansion Card system, which lets users swap ports such as USB-C, HDMI, and storage modules in seconds, and its mainboards, memory, batteries, keyboards, and displays are all user-replaceable with a single screwdriver. Framework sells replacement parts and upgrade kits through its own marketplace, allowing older machines to receive newer processors rather than being discarded. The lineup expands with the Framework Laptop 16, which adds a modular graphics bay and customizable input deck, and the Framework Desktop, a small-form-factor PC. The Framework Laptop 13 receives a rare 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, and the company positions itself against the electronics industry's trend toward sealed, glued-together devices. Framework sells directly to consumers in North America, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia, and also offers refurbished units and DIY editions that customers assemble themselves. The company remains independent and venture-backed, with investors including Spark Capital, and cultivates an active community of users who build custom modules and share upgrade guides.