# Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-20 18:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 3.35

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ars Technica | Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops | 2026-08-19 20:21 | [Source Link](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/framework-responds-to-complaints-that-bios-update-bricked-ryzen-7040-laptops/) |
| VideoCardz.com | Framework confirms Ryzen 7040 BIOS update can leave Laptop 13 motherboards unbootable | 2026-08-19 20:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNS3F1WmhvN1RYYTZmSWstTzdzUS02UXN4MWNXeFhrUHZWWHFsSzhXWExDYXhGWTE0WlpxbUlzSnBLTWR1TlNZM3Q4NUNmdDdmQWJuaUpaS1JhblpIOENSRkg3YXFBTVNRdUtFLWV4UXBVUVJlUXNQSlRDYVgtU0U0dWdnakdRZmlMeHQxdEVtUXd0a0EwbzV0U3pTeUd3SURZbW81WU1ZaDlHaHZ2dGF6REc4OA?oc=5) |
| Sportskeeda Tech | Framework confirms the Laptop 13 7040 series' BIOS update is bricking motherboards and offers a replacement | 2026-08-19 20:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxPeHFWWEdiV0dtVnNQUUJNeWJPVEM3TEtweG9WY2FRWHhIaS1FUzVaTHZqdGNHa2k2UDNkMVlCckdyQklpVDY3ZW1EZC04RXBMWjdQeXQ4MHpncTRkTXZWOGx1UGY4MXVRRWc0Rk02NTBQQkJUenR0b2JUYVd4ckhuVDJveFctNGRUQnZxWEpGZjVnaDRLRzZVWXE1aTc3dFRSUXFldGdGVEdNNktDbGlzUkd4VzNRZEVrMWswUlM1SVFtaS1YQnhUdUR6N3BLREpT?oc=5) |
| Adafruit | Fixing a bricked Framework laptop | 2026-08-19 20:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9xZHhESkxBNjA1dFRNVDNpZlA2RXotaUtZdi1GNUJCUjVfRlJWYW5VY2NnQkZ6OFgxX2t6eVkxdl8xbXNMN2E2MktXcFNvSzNSa2pRS3BmUTE2cDk2UXY3RHFHQTJPaW1udm9jVmZQYTZ2RjU2aGNjOHBscw?oc=5) |
| The Verge | Framework says it’s addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops | 2026-08-19 20:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOTE9nQ0E5VnNCWC13ZllmcXBEU1lFQ3Z0VW5FWEM4bm02VXdlM3ZvbnZEN1RRWWhYa2NWaVdtS3p2MVkwMHp5d3ZaZGo0UWM3NmhKTlQ5d3MzaUhyNExRbHE1cXQ1NUZNQWk5dGp1Z2N5SmI1YzZBZUFwalRIRGpGaDNIS0NONnQwWXNIc2tOcGkxVFdRNnZMQS1xNA?oc=5) |
| Ars Technica | Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops | 2026-08-19 20:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxONDY2QURhUXNwUE11WUVxS211QVhDMUZPRTY1NVV1bnNUUzhfbFl1bHQ3NDlsU2cwcm5KNXB2MlRxWm15VXdpcTNpRVlHWXFXNVBvUmhOaThyUnA3YlBaMVhIaU5yYzBnSDVYa0NsMUFBWnpOQWxwZ056Ym9ialMtY3NWUVFveWpEbWx5LWVQS09EcHBHV0xwdzNNMUVhdU5haGd5SU5EMDV2NlBLdU55WTBIcGQyZ284?oc=5) |

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