--- title: Framework proved repairable laptops can work, but almost... description: Framework has successfully proven that repairable, modular laptops are technically viable, evolving from its 2021 debut to a full lineup with modern chips and... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/framework-proved-repairable-laptops-can-work-but-almost-nobody-is-willing-to-buy-one-bntlyxzie twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Framework proved repairable laptops can work, but almost nobody is willing to buy one | daily.dev og:description: Framework has successfully proven that repairable, modular laptops are technically viable, evolving from its 2021 debut to a full lineup with modern chips and... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/framework-proved-repairable-laptops-can-work-but-almost-nobody-is-willing-to-buy-one-bntlyxzie og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/BNTLyXziE.png og:image:alt: Framework proved repairable laptops can work, but almost nobody is willing to buy one og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Framework proved repairable laptops can work, but almost nobody is willing to buy one **[XDA Developers](https://daily.dev/sources/xda-developers)** · 3 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Framework has successfully proven that repairable, modular laptops are technically viable, evolving from its 2021 debut to a full lineup with modern chips and even discrete GPU options. However, the company's market share remains negligible. The core challenge is economic: repair modules can cost more than buying a new budget laptop, and Framework lacks the marketing budgets and retail presence of major OEMs. While right-to-repair legislation is growing globally and Framework's existence is a win for the movement, widespread industry change will require Framework to better communicate long-term value to price-sensitive mainstream consumers. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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