Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops
Framework is investigating reports that a recent BIOS update for its Ryzen 7040-series laptops is causing systems to become non-bootable. The company has acknowledged the issue and is offering replacements for affected mainboards, even those out of warranty.
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This highlights the risks of firmware updates in modular hardware and the importance of manufacturer accountability for critical software failures.
Framework Laptop 13 Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops Framework says it’s replacing some out-of-warranty AMD mainboards.
0 The Framework Laptop 13. Credit: Andrew Cunningham The Framework Laptop 13. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A BIOS update for the Framework Laptop 13 with AMD Ryzen 7040-series processors is bricking the systems, multiple users have reported online.
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