Laptop 16 with ThinkPad Keyboard & TrackPoint
A modification by Martin Roth (Martin_L_Roth) to install a ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint into the Framework Laptop 161.
Overview
The mod uses a 3D-printed PLA assembly on a G-10 sheet to mount the ThinkPad keyboard. Onshape CAD files are available for the front spacer, rear spacer, and screen shim1. Screen shims prevent damage to the display when closing the lid. A right-angle micro-USB adapter with the casing removed is required for the internal connection1.
Status
Module retention is still in progress; the keyboard is not yet fully secured within the laptop chassis1.
Related Projects
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint for Framework | A separate project by rampadc (August 2026) building a USB + Bluetooth controller (ZMK + nRF52840) for ThinkPad T430 and T470 keyboards, with T470 firmware already scanning reliably. The creator is seeking collaborators and does not yet have a Framework laptop. |