Framework Delays Laptop 13 Pro Shipments 1 Month on Trackpad and Display Fixes

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 11

Late-June Framework Laptop 13 Pro shipments are now slated for late July, with some first-batch units at risk of slipping into early August and later batches moving from July to August or early September.
A grounding flaw in the new haptic trackpad’s PCB caused resets after repeated clicks, prompting Framework to halt production until redesigned boards from Lite-On and Boréas complete validation.
A separate custom-display initialization bug found during the production ramp is being fixed with new CSOT firmware, with updated panels expected on the same schedule as the revised trackpad modules.
June shipments of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 mainboards and modules that do not include the trackpad or display remain on schedule, while Laptop 13 Pro buyers can cancel for a full deposit refund.
The delay also pushes full-system reviews into July, leaving early mainboard buyers to rely on hands-on previews and broader Intel Panther Lake coverage.