Framework Laptops Bricked by BIOS Update

A critical BIOS update released in June 2026 for Framework Laptop 13 models featuring AMD Ryzen 7040-series processors has caused significant issues for some users. Reports indicate that a "small percentage" of these updates have resulted in non-bootable systems, effectively bricking the laptops. Users describe update processes stalling, leaving devices with black screens and unresponsive power buttons. While some installations proceeded without incident, many others have led to hardware failure. Framework is actively investigating the root cause of these failures, which have reportedly occurred sporadically since at least March 2025. The company has stated that it will replace in-warranty motherboards and is making exceptions for out-of-warranty replacements if a stable BIOS update is confirmed to be the cause. To mitigate future problems, Framework is introducing a "Crisis Recovery Mode" in its upcoming BIOS releases, aiming to make failed updates directly recoverable.