iFixit - Answers With Device "Samsung Chromebook 2"

Samsung Chromebook 2: How can I make the hinge for the Chromebook tighter?

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:27:03 -0700

The Chromebook's hinge is very loose and the screen keeps falling whenever set to an angle greater than around 100 degrees relative to the keyboard surface. Is there any way I can tighten the hinge to prevent this from happening?

⟐ Answered May 28, 2024 at 4:27 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: Removal of rear cover?

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:38:03 -0700

Hi there. I have a Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE503C12) and want to remove the rear cover. I don't see ANY teardowns or even videos on YouTube about this. Does anyone know how to do it?

⟐ Answer deleted January 29, 2019 at 22:38 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: Is the eDP cable 1-lane or 2-lane?

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:47:10 -0700

I'm going to replace the display with a higher resolution one, which has the same power signature and connector locations, but the higher resolution also demands a 2-lane eDP connector. I know that the 13.3" Chromebook 2 uses a 2-lane eDP connector since it's 1920x1080. I'm hoping that Samsung used the same connector on both machines to make things easier.

⟐ Commented December 18, 2018 at 17:47 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: How do I fix broken audio jack?

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:48:57 -0700

One day, I go to use my headphones on my Samsung Chromebook 2, but I am greeted with very distorted audio. I tried everything I could to try to fix it. (Wiggle the headphone jack, remove anything in the audio jack port, etc.) After a while I found out the the headphones work perfectly fine when the mic button is pressed on them. I tested another pair of headphones, and the same thing happened. It seems that whenever I use a pair of headphones with three plastic rings on the jack, the sound is very distorted. BUT, when I use headphones with only 2 plastic rings, it works perfectly fine. Any ideas?

(My headphones worked perfectly fine before, so something must have happened to my Chromebook port.)

⟐ Commented November 19, 2018 at 8:48 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: I am having no luck removing back off the Chromebook 2

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:01:54 -0700

I ordered the plastic tool for removing the back off my Chromebook. The instructions on the iFixit page state to remove 9 screws. Mine only has 5 screws which I removed. The tool does not slide into the rim on the back to loosen it. It seems to be stuck in the corners but I don't see any more screws. Also my model number ends in A01US not K01US but it is listed as a Chromebook 2. Help.

⟐ Answer accepted January 06, 2018 at 10:01 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: Where can I get a replacement headphone jack?

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 03:01:42 -0700

I have a chromebook with a jack broken off inside. On the old models, yiu could pop out the piece from the back after taking off the bottom cover. No such luck on this one, however, the entire jack part is a separate piece. Where can I find that piece? I was hoping ifixit would have it.

⟐ Commented October 06, 2017 at 3:01 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: How do I replace the charging port?

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 08:22:46 -0700

My son's Chromebook 2 won't charge anymore and I need to replace the charging port. Does this require soldering?

Samsung Chromebook 2: Can the charging circuit on the Chromebook xe500c12 be replaced?

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 02:09:27 -0700

The charger died, and in the process of trying to retrofit a charger I seem to have damaged the device. Now that i have a new replacement charger, there is no light when the charger is plugged in, and the device does not charge.

Can the device be fixed? Could it be the charging circuit? Can anything be replaced?

⟐ Answered June 19, 2016 at 2:09 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: How can I replace my screen?

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:48:11 -0700

My screen is black every time I turn on my Chromebook. I have tried restarting my computer, and then turning it back on. Nothing will help the screen come back on. Is there any way I can replace the screen?

⟐ Answer accepted February 12, 2016 at 12:48 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: How do I factory reset my Chromebook?

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:44:32 -0700

I am having an issue where an unresponsive blue screen pops up. I have tried power washing my Chromebook, but the problem still persist. Is there any way where I can solve this issue by resetting my Chromebook?

⟐ Answer accepted February 12, 2016 at 12:44 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: Do I need to replace my battery?

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:33:22 -0700

My Chromebook battery dies really fast. I will let it charge for a couple hours but when I unplug it, it dies within the hour. Do I need to replace the battery and how do I do that?

⟐ Answer accepted February 12, 2016 at 12:33 MST

Samsung Chromebook 2: How can I repair Broken display for this device?

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:35:16 -0700

Model #:XE503C32-K01US

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

I got Samsung Chromebook 2 from Amazon on 09/14/2014.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Chromebook...

I broke the screen, and all functionality except for screen is completely fine.

I've been looking everywhere to find how to fix it.

I'm okay with sending it to a repair place and get it fixed if it's under $100 or fixing it by myself if I had the replacement screen. However, it doesn't seem like replacement screen is not available on any website. laptopscreen.com has a search result, but it only says they don't have a stock. In short story, is there way to fix this?

⟐ Answered September 16, 2015 at 9:35 MST