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Can the motherboard be purchased separately in order to transform an existing Framework laptop into a Framework Chromebook?
by alexvoda 4y ago
Can the motherboard be purchased separately in order to transform an existing Framework laptop into a Framework Chromebook?
- nrp 4y agoTechnically, yes! You may also need the Chromebook-specific Input Cover and Webcam though for full functionality.
- qzw 4y agoAre those the only hardware differences from a regular Framework?
- qzw 4y agoDidn’t google make a version of ChromeOS that can be installed on a lot of regular laptops? Seems to me it’s possible there may not be any hardware difference between the Chromebook edition and other Framework laptops.
- myelin 4y agoThe Chromebook edition is based on the "brya" motherboard design shared by other Chromebooks with 12th gen Intel processors, so it won't be the same as the usual 12th gen Framework board. You can install Chrome OS Flex on the standard Framework mainboard, though; I think earlier commenters have provided more detail.