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Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement

What you need

  1. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Remove the rubber pads: step 1, image 1 of 2 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Remove the rubber pads: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Flip your Chromebook Pixel over onto its back

    • Using a flat edge screwdriver, gently pull up to remove the rubber pads from the laptop to reveal the screws

  2. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Removing the bottom panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Removing the bottom panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Removing the bottom panel: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Using a small Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws under the pads

    • Using a spudger (or another flat but slightly blunt object), gently pry the laptop open

    • You may find it helpful to start with a smaller (skinnier) head and work your way up to a larger size

  3. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Pop it open: step 3, image 1 of 2 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Pop it open: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull up from the front of the laptop and open it up like a clamshell

  4. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Remove the write protect screw (IF APPLICABLE): step 4, image 1 of 2 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Remove the write protect screw (IF APPLICABLE): step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the write protect screw

    • Remove it and you can begin flashing your BIOS!

  5. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • You should have your Chromebook Pixel flipped over and the bottom cover removed at this point

  6. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Release the battery: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screws holding the battery in place.

  7. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Unplug the battery: step 7, image 1 of 2 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Unplug the battery: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Using a splunger or your finger and a gentle pull, unplug the battery from the Pixel logic board

    • Pull the battery toward you to remove it

  8. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Examine the new battery: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Make sure that the wattage and voltage matches the values of the old battery

  9. Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Install the new battery: step 9, image 1 of 2 Chromebook Pixel (2013) Battery Replacement, Install the new battery: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Follow these steps in reverse and turn on the Pixel.

    • If the old battery was failing, will have to reset the system time when you log back into Chrome OS or your installed Operating System

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Kevin Fessler

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You can now find these batteries on Amazon too- just search for the same part number GP-S22-000000-0100

riansanderson - Reply

Hello could someone help

Where would i get a replacement battery from ? having trouble locating one .

Thanks in advance nick

Nick Harrisson - Reply

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