FrameBook
3 days ago
- #DIY
- #Retrofit
- #Tech
- The author retrofitted a first-gen MacBook from 2006 with modern components, inspired by similar projects.
- Key steps included sourcing parts, disassembling the MacBook, and replacing internal components with new hardware like a Framework mainboard.
- The project involved soldering for the first time, 3D printing custom parts, and creatively mounting new I/O ports.
- Challenges included adapting the original keyboard/trackpad, creating a glowing Apple logo, and fitting a new display and webcam.
- The final product, dubbed 'Framebook,' took about 3 months to complete and was a learning experience in soldering and 3D modeling.