Framework includes a screwdriver and handy QR codes by each internal part that direct you to step-by-step replacement guides with links to the exact parts you’ll need.

Just like its Windows counterpart-which received a 10 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit and which we recommend in our Windows ultrabook guide-you can easily replace and upgrade the Framework Chromebook’s individual parts. If you want a repairable Chromebook: The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is what you’ve been waiting for. You can also turn an old Windows or Mac computer into a Chromebook, if you have an aging system lying around. If you can’t find a new Chromebook anywhere, consider a used Chromebook-but double-check the official end-of-support date before you buy. If none of our picks are available, we recommend setting up stock alerts through or browser extensions like Keepa. It can be difficult to find a decent Chromebook in stock during the back-to-school shopping season. If the C536 is unavailable, the virtually identical Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA-DN344T) is another great option. We don’t recommend this 4.3-pound laptop if you need to take yours to work, class, or even a coffee shop-it’s best used around the house.

Its 15.6-inch touchscreen provides more room to do work or enjoy media, but it also makes the laptop bulkier. If you need a bigger screen and a number pad, the Asus Chromebook Flip C536 (C536EA-BI3T3) is the best option.

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