Google Chromebook Pixel (2013)

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This Chromebook went on sale in 2013 in two versions. The first version has a 32 GB SSD. The second version has a 64 GB SSD and a removable LTE modem. The SSD in both versions is soldered into the motherboard, so it is not upgradeable. Both versions have the same motherboard, so the first version also has the slot for the modem, but not the modem itself.

Hardware

Tip
The storage memory can be increased by installing a Mini PCI-E to SD adapter in the slot designed for LTE modem. [1] [2]

Standard

Device	Make/model	Status	Vendor ID / Product ID	Kernel driver(s)	Kernel version
CPU	Intel Core i5-3427U (dual-core 1.8 GHz)	Works	N/A	N/A	N/A
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Works	N/A	N/A	N/A
SSD	SanDisk SSD i100 (soldered on-board)	Works	N/A	N/A	N/A
WiFi	Atheros AR5BMD22	Works	N/A	N/A	N/A
Touchpad	N/A	Works	N/A	N/A	N/A
Touchscreen	Atmel mXT224SL	Works	N/A	N/A	N/A

Accessories

Device	Make/model	Status	Vendor ID / Product ID	Kernel driver(s)	Kernel version	Notes
LTE Modem	N/A	Not tested	N/A	N/A	N/A

Installation

Firmware

Warning
Installing the operating system on this Chromebook requires flashing custom firmware, as the stock firmware reached EOL. If for some reason it is still necessary to use stock firmware, there are two articles that may help: David S. Miller's article and Brock M. Tice's article. But it is highly not recommended to use the stock firmware because of bugs and lack of security updates. Proceed at your own risk.

Tip
You can follow this video to install the UEFI firmware provided by MrChromebox. The video also shows how to remove the screw.

To install the UEFI firmware, the hardware write protection must first be disabled. To do this, it is necessary to open the case and remove the special screw according to the manual. After that, the remaining steps must be performed.

Kernel

KERNEL

Device Drivers  --->
  [*] Network device support  --->
    [*]   Wireless LAN  --->
      <*>   Atheros Wireless Cards  --->
        <*>   Atheros 802.11n wireless cards support
  Input device support  --->
    [*]   Touchscreens  --->
      <*>   Atmel mXT I2C Touchscreen 
  [*] Platform support for Chrome hardware  --->
    <*>   Chrome OS Laptop

Emerge

FILE /etc/portage/make.conf

VIDEO_CARDS="intel i965"
INPUT_DEVICES="evdev synaptics"