Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

If you are having issues with your Acer Chromebook 14 model running Chrome OS; Intel, Celeron Processing systems, try referring to the troubleshooting page.

Background and Identification

Background

This device is an Acer Chromebook 14 cb3-431-CSWS it features a sleek all-metal design. It features a 14 inch screen, Intel HD Graphics, 32 GB Flash Memory enhanced wireless speeds and up to 12 hours of battery life. This device was released in June 2016 and is still on sale on the Acer website. This device is available worldwide if shipping allows it. The intended users for this product are primarily high school and college students. The selling price for this product is 299.99 USD plus shipping and handling. Nothing about this device particularly stands out except for its all-aluminum frame. A common broken component or problem that comes along with this product is a faulty screen. It is the first of the Acer Chromebook 14 generation and does not replace any previous Acer Chromebooks. However, it was replaced by the Chromebook 15 with a larger screen and slightly better graphics.

Identification

The Acer Chromebook is a metallic gray or silver. You can tell this Chromebook apart from other Chromebooks through its grey frame, singular camera at the top and middle of the laptop screen. It has a 1920 x 1080 aspect ratio screen with large bezels. This product is a basic metallic laptop with a small ACER logo in the middle on the far right of the top of the laptop which is also gray. The model number can be found on the bottom of the laptop. This Chromebook only comes in one color a metallic gray.

Specifications

Physical Attributes

  • Screen Size: 14”
  • Weight: 2.02 lbs

Graphics Controller

  • Manufacturer: Intel
  • Model: HD Graphics 400
  • Screen Type: LCD
  • Screen Mode: HD
  • Backlight: LED
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels

Operating System

  • Chrome OS

Processor Information

  • Manufacturer: Intel
  • Type: Celeron
  • Speed: 1.60 GHz
  • Core: 2-Core

Memory and Storage

  • Memory Capacity: 2 GB
  • Flash Drive Capacity: 16 GB

Battery

  • 3-cell Lithium Polymer

Devices

  • Microphone
  • 1 HDMI Port
  • 2 USB 3.0 Ports
  • Touchpad
  • Keyboard

Additional Information

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 About Page

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 Amazon Page

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 Review