Introduction
How to take apart your 2013 Chromebook Pixel to remove the Write Protect Screw. This will allow you to install other operating systems natively.
What you need
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Flip your Chromebook Pixel over onto its back
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Using a flat edge screwdriver, gently pull up to remove the rubber pads from the laptop to reveal the screws
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Using a small Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws under the pads
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Using a spudger (or another flat but slightly blunt object), gently pry the laptop open
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You may find it helpful to start with a smaller (skinnier) head and work your way up to a larger size
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Locate the write protect screw
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Remove it and you can begin flashing your BIOS!
Do I have to flash the bios when replacing the battery?
There is no need to flash the BIOS if all you want to do is replace the battery.
I want to install windows on to the chrome book pixel 2013 but i have concerns regarding the touch screen. Can you help? Is there any video that you have uploaded for the installation?
How to check if screw is already removed or not? By not opening its back.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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removing this will allow me to boot and install windows?
It will allow you to install Windows to the main hard drive and boot to it, but! As of yet, there’s no way that I’ve found to get the trackpad working in Windows with the Chromebook Pixel.
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