Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Because of annoying light bleed partly due to the bezel pinching in certain areas as well as bad IPS glow on the corners, Framework sent me replacements for both the display and the bezel.
In this video, I just record myself replacing both, seeing if it's any better, as well as try a combination of old and new display and bezel to see which gave the best results.
Unfortunately, both bezels aren't all that great without a simple modification, which is just adding 2 small postcard-thickness pieces over the top two magnets. This helps gives a bit of clearance and maybe lessen the clamping force to reduce the pinching in that area.
So far it seems the best results comes from the new display and bezel WITH the simple modification. (And I really mean stupid simple mod).
Update: Sorry for the desync'd audio. I'm not sure how that happened. It looks like it was fine on the source. Also sorry for the awkward blurs towards the end - I didn't notice sensitive info until I reviewed the video.
I'm not sponsored nor do I have a Patreon, but if you want to support me and you're looking for a new US mobile carrier (or if you're looking to port your old number to a new carrier), you can use my referal code here when you sign up for Visible.
Code is: 3PGG8VR
Or use this link:
visible.com/get/?3PGG8VR
I'm an actual customer of Visible, and when you use my code, we both get $20 off for the month.
A bit more info on Visible:
Basic plan is $25/mo and gets you unlimited call, text, data, and 10 Mbps hotspot on the Verizon 5G Nationwide network (up to 400 Mbps depending on coverage)
Plus plan is $45/mo and adds Verizon's 5GUW (can go much faster than 400 Mbps depending on coverage) as well as mmWave service.
Check Visible site for updated plans as they may have changed since I put this up.
So this is how you can help me out! Thanks!
Because of annoying light bleed partly due to the bezel pinching in certain areas as well as bad IPS glow on the corners, Framework sent me replacements for both the display and the bezel.
In this video, I just record myself replacing both, seeing if it's any better, as well as try a combination of old and new display and bezel to see which gave the best results.
Unfortunately, both bezels aren't all that great without a simple modification, which is just adding 2 small postcard-thickness pieces over the top two magnets. This helps gives a bit of clearance and maybe lessen the clamping force to reduce the pinching in that area.
So far it seems the best results comes from the new display and bezel WITH the simple modification. (And I really mean stupid simple mod).
Update: Sorry for the desync'd audio. I'm not sure how that happened. It looks like it was fine on the source. Also sorry for the awkward blurs towards the end - I didn't notice sensitive info until I reviewed the video.
I'm not sponsored nor do I have a Patreon, but if you want to support me and you're looking for a new US mobile carrier (or if you're looking to port your old number to a new carrier), you can use my referal code here when you sign up for Visible.
Code is: 3PGG8VR
Or use this link:
visible.com/get/?3PGG8VR
I'm an actual customer of Visible, and when you use my code, we both get $20 off for the month.
A bit more info on Visible:
Basic plan is $25/mo and gets you unlimited call, text, data, and 10 Mbps hotspot on the Verizon 5G Nationwide network (up to 400 Mbps depending on coverage)
Plus plan is $45/mo and adds Verizon's 5GUW (can go much faster than 400 Mbps depending on coverage) as well as mmWave service.
Check Visible site for updated plans as they may have changed since I put this up.
So this is how you can help me out! Thanks!
