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I was thinking of entirely removing the screen on my Framework, and using the Xreal Air instead. This is a really cool build, and it's inspired me to give the screenectomy a shot! I just hope I don't break anything.
MichaelThatsIt
Break everything! It’s how you learn to fix it. Just the other day I was in a full on panic having disassembled my toilet thinking a leak was “an easy fix.” It wasn’t, but I got it done.
mbreese
Over the past few years, I’ve seen more and more people make headless laptop variations. I think this is probably a better approach than the OP, but it’s mainly about what kind of form factor you want (and how much you want to tinker!). Here is one such example:

https://epiren.medium.com/i-created-a-headless-macbook-pro-a...

But, you’re not alone!

MichaelThatsIt
It’s definitely easier but I dunno about better. A beheaded computer is not as pretty in my totally unbiased opinion.
mbreese
I figured you'd have that opinion :).

It is completely a personal preference, but I think you can get closer to a "daily driver" experience with a beheaded laptop. Two reasons: 1) you'll get better performance. This would be a moot point if you were using a Framework motherboard (or the Steam board was more widely available). 2) form factor. I would prefer to carry around a thinner slate computer over a thicker lunchbox computer. This is just personal preference.

For most people though, I think adapting an existing laptop is an easier project than what you've been able to accomplish. Don't get me wrong - I'm impressed. And I also really like the idea of a headless computer with AR glasses as the display. I think it's a use-case that needs to be taken seriously.

MichaelThatsIt
Totally agree. I’m doing the due diligence to see if I can turn this into a real product. It’s gotten enough attention to give it some serious thought as a small batch product.

If I do, it would be with a custom board which would help shave down the size more considerably.

nrp
It should be straightforward! The only gotchas are if you want to preserve Wi-Fi. The antenna module lives in the lid assembly, so you either need to move it or use other antennas.
LoveMortuus
I wonder if you could replace the display with just more batteries, that way you can still close up the laptop for travel while having a lot longer battery life.

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