This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a 14-inch Chromebook from 2021. Storage and memory are both fixed to the board, which shapes what can be upgraded and how data is recovered.
- Model number
- CB314-2H
- Released
- 2021
- Type
- Chromebook
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- eMMC, soldered
- Memory
- Soldered
Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
A broken 14-inch screen is replaced with a panel of the same resolution and finish. We check the display cable while the lid is open.
Price confirmed before work starts
Storage
The Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H has soldered eMMC storage that cannot be replaced. Some versions have a spare M.2 slot, which we check for.
Memory
Memory in the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
ChromeOS recovery
We restore ChromeOS from a recovery image when the device shows a missing or damaged system message, and check its automatic update end date for you.
Battery replacement
A new internal battery is fitted and tested through a full charge and discharge. A battery of this age that swells should be replaced before it damages the trackpad or casing.
Price confirmed before work starts
Charging port and power repair
We replace worn charging sockets and repair USB-C ports and charging circuits at component level. The adapter is tested first, because it is the cheapest thing to be wrong.
We also carry out keyboard and trackpad repair, motherboard repair, liquid damage repair, hinge and casing repair on the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H, along with USB, HDMI and audio port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement, webcam and speaker faults and data transfer to a new machine.
Known issues with the TravelMate, Chromebook and ConceptD range
- TravelMate business laptops are simple to service, with a replaceable SSD on most models.
- Chromebooks keep most data in the Google account; local storage is small, soldered and encrypted.
Data recovery from the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H
Most of what is on a Chromebook lives in the Google account and Google Drive, and comes back when you sign in on another device. Files kept only in the local Downloads folder are encrypted and tied to the account, so recovery from a dead Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H is limited. We will tell you honestly what is possible.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Acer TravelMate, Chromebook and ConceptD range are the older Acer TravelMate P2 TMP214-52 (2020) and the newer Acer TravelMate P2 TMP214-54 (2022). Memory differs: soldered on the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H, part soldered, one slot on most configurations on the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP214-52. Storage differs too: eMMC, soldered on the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H, M.2 SSD, replaceable on the Acer TravelMate P2 TMP214-52.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H be upgraded?
The eMMC storage is soldered and cannot be replaced. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Not necessarily, but the storage is on the main board, so the board has to be repaired far enough to read it. Do not keep trying to power it on, and tell us about any backups you have.
How do I get my Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H to you?
Bring it to our workshop at Unit 1 The Willows, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or call 020 7237 6805 to ask about courier collection. We confirm the price before any work starts.
How much does a Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-2H screen replacement cost?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.