I had a look around and saw that low battery cycle counts appear to be looked at favourably. Also a high battery health % seems to be a positive. How would you rate those values?

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I used to have a Pixelbook Go for 4 years but had to replace the screen. So I bought a faulty Pixelbook Go on Ebay for spares and replaced the screen on my main Pixelbook Go. But now everytime I open the lid it makes a cracking sound coming from the hinges which didn't exist with the original screen. Is there a way I can put oil on the hinges? Has anyone experienced that?

My mom's Pixelbook's battery is dying and there seems to be nowhere to get a new one at this point, not even AliExpress. Would be a pity to replace the laptop, since it otherwise suits her needs perfectly fine.

I just bought a second hand Pixelbook and the battery initially was 38% and now it's showing 57%
is this normal? I haven't seen this before on any other device

I'm considering keeping the device as I've been offered a partial refund to reach $135 for what's otherwise seems to be in good condition (except that one of the ports isn't working)
the only other option is $320 and I haven't seen the condition yet so it could be just as bad (who knows)

Друзья, мой pixel book go, был испорчен путем установки на него Windows, я хотел бы вернуть chrome os, но мне нужен загрузчик чтобы смонтировать образ востановления подготовленный в утилите востановления chrome os, подробно я писал об этом тут https://github.com/MrChromebox/scripts/issues/431 Могли бы вы помочь мне?

I was curious how many of you guys with a pixel book go have hyper threading enabled. I know its disabled by default due to security issues but it does effect performance especially when I try to stream games on Xbox cloud. I'm willing to sacrifice security for a less stuttering experience when playing games since I don't go to any sketchy sites or download anything weird.

I really like the pixelbook go and I have not found anything like it that has the same weight, form factor, and fanless besides the MacBook air m1

Hey guys,

I think I've bricked my beloved pixelbook 😔. I followed the ifixit guide to replace a failing battery. All went well with removing the old battery and installing the new replacement, up to the point of reconnecting the battery back to the motherboard...

My question is, can the battery connector be installed incorrectly to the motherboard - essentially, the wrong way around? There wasn't anything obvious printed on the motherboard or cable to denote its direction.

So I connected it from what I thought looked correct, but no signs of life... No power lights, nothing... I've tried the refresh power button combo, charging it for over an hour with the normal charger I've always used, and tried trickle charging for an hour too... but nada, no lights, no signs of life, nothing...

Have I killed it?

Thanks for any help with this.

Actually I recently buy a pixelbook pen for my pixelbook and the button does nothing and nothing at all , does Google deactivate the button function completely or mine has a problem ? it works when pressed it does a right click touch but nothing else

This morning my # key is not working. When I press it the Settings Tray opens.

I have Powerwashed but it's still the same.

To type # I had to do it in a Keepnote on my phone and then copy and paste from Keepnote to this post!!

Anyone experienced this or got any ideas?

I had a pixelbook and absolutely loved it til it gave out a couple years ago. Seeing one on fb marketplace for $200 I’ll try to talk down, but does the listed battery health seem right? Seems too good for such an old device. i5 256gb storage

Hey everyone! I’m curious about how you all use your Pixelbooks.

Personally, I keep my work laptop at the office and rely on my Pixelbook for commuting and business trips. When I need to travel super light, I switch to my tablet for productivity tasks, using my iPhone as a hotspot for both the Pixelbook and the tablet.

I’ve been trying to streamline my app usage across devices to avoid feeling overwhelmed. My tablet is mainly for annotating, short emails, and entertainment, while the Pixelbook is my go-to for both work and personal use. My iPhone handles calls, calendars, and messages, often in tandem with my Apple Watch. At home, I primarily use a MacBook, but I quickly grab the Pixelbook when I’m lounging on the couch and want to use it in tablet mode.

For work, I do a lot of internet research, attend Teams meetings, handle light Excel tasks, use some AI tools, and write plenty of documents. Typing on the Pixelbook is a dream, and the trackpad is fantastic. Despite its age, I still think the Pixelbook’s hardware is top-notch and often get compliments. The bezels don’t bother me; in fact, I appreciate them in tablet mode and barely notice them in laptop mode.

Why do you think it’s so challenging for other manufacturers to create devices with the same high-quality processor, screen, keyboard, and trackpad? New models never seem to check all the boxes.

What’s your setup like, and how do you use your devices?

My Pixelbook randomly dropped off the WiFi this morning. But it’s not just that the signal cut out, it’s not discovering any networks at all. I toggle WiFi on and off, and nothing shows up.

When I go to network settings, all I see is an option to add a VPN connection. No Wifi connections pop up, it doesn’t even give me an option to manually search for one.

It’s not a router/modem/network issue. My regular home network is still up and running, all other appliances connect and run just fine. I still restarted the router several times just to be safe — nothing.

Also restarted my Pixelbook several times, also nothing. Left it off all day hoping it would sort itself out by evening, but still can’t find any WiFi.

Any ideas? I tried digging through settings but couldn’t figure it out—but also don’t think I changed anything. It randomly just cut out while I was editing a Google Doc. Thanks in advance.

Some time ago my Pixelbook turned off and never came back on... It charges and it's keyboard flashes some times (also the recovery screen appeared like 1 or 2 times) I tried everything to fix it, recovery, support, authorized repair and self repair, but nothing worked.

I've been thinking of sending it to get a logic board repair (I think the storage chip its the culprit here) and see if that fixes it. I'm kinda scared that it won't work and it'll stay as a pretty paperweight.

You guys think it's worth the risk? Since the Pixelbook it's getting updated it 2027 I think it's worth a try.

Has anyone had the same issue as me?

Pd. I also been thinking in the case of the repair working, upgrading the storage to an nvme SSD (like the i7 model) instead of using eMMC or UFS.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixelbook-6-years-3360413/

Any work arounds? I'm using the touch screen keyboard. Maybe i should get the pen? Or any recs on bluetooth keyboards? Does the pen work on the trackpad?

I can pickup a refurbished Go for well under £200 in the UK. I want a 13" device. It still has support to 2029 so is this still a great option or are there other devices I should be considering when buying used/refurb at this price point?

EDIT: Picked up an i5/8GB model from eBay for £152. 97% battery health, a few marks on the case but otherwise feels new. Love it!

EDIT2: Turns out it is 16GB :)

As the title says, I am considering a used pixelbook. Basically, I have a high performance laptop that I mostly use and am looking to get rid of my old laptop (Ideapad flex, ryzen 3200u, 8gb, 256gb) that I was intending to sell for ~350 canadian $ (or trade). I was offered a trade for a 2017(?) Pixelbook, i7, 16gb, 512gb. It seems like a good deal to me - is there any reason not to trade?

I could see myself using this as a daily driver for my university lectures, so i have something small and light to take with me. Was planning to run windows on it btw!

TIA!

TL;DR: Sooner or later I'll need a replacement. Any thoughts on the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus CX5403?

Same as you all, I have wished and held out hope Google would reinvest in their Chromebook hardware department, but the reality is that even if they do, it probably won't be before my Pixelbook gives up the ghost. I love this Pixelbook, but it's showing its age with the yellowed wrist pads and ~960 battery cycles (82% health).

I have kept my eye out for suitable replacements over the last couple of years, and while nothing seems it would be able to truly replace the Pixelbook, an Asus product recently caught my eye.

The Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, model CX5403. It's not as thin (something I doubt any other brand will be able to match) and it doesn't have a 180 degree hinge, but it looks pretty solid.

Has anyone here had some time with one of these or have any thoughts on it's potential as a Pixelbook replacement?

PS: Google if you're seeing this, please come out with a new Pixelbook! or just fire up the same machines used to make the 2017s!! I'll buy!

I have a Pixelbook Go, and I LOVE it. It is my second Pixelbook. But something has been happening that I think will force me to make a change. I've been experiencing this for several months. The scenario is this: Out of the blue, I open up the lid and wifi fails to connect. I go through all the normal things: Turn wifi off/on, power down Pixelbook and restart, restart my home network. But everything else in my house connects just fine. Last resort: I have a USB-c to ethernet adapter. I plug that into my router and into the USB-c port on my Pixelbook. It connects just fine, and I learn that there is a major update available. I download/install the update, then remove the ethernet adapter and wifi is working again. This scenario has happened to me four or five times in the last few months. I have a major trip planned a few months from now and will be away for a month. I may not always have an ethernet connection to hook up to! Has anyone else had this happen?

So i managed to pick up this 2017 Pixelbook in immaculate condition up the other day. I was so surprised just how immaculate and basically new this device is, the person used this on a desk for 6 months before Chrome OS was not for them. I am sure its probably the best examples left in the wild!

i wont actually use this will end up selling it on.

• i7 Model
• 16gb
• 99% Battery Health
• 109 Cycles
• 512gb

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Hi, I intalled Windows 10/11 on my Pixelbook and many things are working well, but touchscreen does not works. I have updated all drivers via windows update. Have anyway to resolve?

My pixelbook is dead, not turning on. Keep a green constant light on right side, and a red constant light on left side. These leds do not turn, they are constant. Is there any specific issue?

I dont know if it can comeback to life, but as the title says I spilled about 16oz of coffee on the keyboard yesterday. Ruined my day. Ugh.

• dried it off the best I could

• I kept working on it for about an hour (I now realize this was a dumb idea from a little of what I've read).

• The screen went black and a red status light popped up where usually it's orange or white (charging status)

• it was warm out yesterday so I left it open and sit in my vehicle hoping to evaporate as much moisture as possible.

• it fired up this a.m. but went blank on me again (showed over half battery life)

• have it sitting in the vehicle currently.

• Is there anything else I can do to try and salvage my favorite Chromebook?

Before I go on ebay is there a reliable source for used/refurbished GO's (i5) out there if this doesn't come back to life?

Edit:

Now the light is pink?

Any insight on where to go from here?

I just bought a second hand chromebook with model COA 8604G03D7Y.
I found a pen in Ebay saying Google C0B Pixelbook Pen .
Will this work on my device?
Thanks in advance