If your ASUS Chromebook CX1405 has a broken screen, will not charge, runs hot or will not start, we can diagnose and repair it at our Bermondsey workshop. The ASUS Chromebook CX1405 is a 2025 Chromebook with a 14-inch screen. Storage and memory are both fixed to the board, which shapes what can be upgraded and how data is recovered.
- Model number
- CX1405
- Released
- 2025
- Type
- Chromebook
- Screen
- 14-inch
- Storage
- eMMC, soldered
- Memory
- Soldered
ASUS Chromebook CX1405 repairs and upgrades
Screen replacement
We replace the 14-inch panel like-for-like, matching resolution and connector to the part number on the original.
Price confirmed before work starts
Storage
The ASUS Chromebook CX1405 has soldered eMMC storage that cannot be replaced. Some versions have a spare M.2 slot, which we check for.
Memory
Memory in the ASUS Chromebook CX1405 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
The battery is internal and held by screws. We fit a new one, then calibrate and test it under load.
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 ASUS Chromebook CX1405, 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 ExpertBook and ProArt range
- ExpertBook machines are business-focused, with a replaceable SSD on most models and memory that is part-soldered on many.
- Parts are matched to the full ASUS model code on the base label.
Data recovery from the ASUS Chromebook CX1405
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 ASUS Chromebook CX1405 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 ASUS Chromebook CX1405 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the ASUS ExpertBook and ProArt range are the older ASUS ExpertBook P5 P5405 (2024). Storage differs too: eMMC, soldered on the ASUS Chromebook CX1405, M.2 SSD, replaceable on the ASUS ExpertBook P5 P5405. It is the most recent 14-inch model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the ASUS Chromebook CX1405 be upgraded?
The eMMC storage is soldered and cannot be replaced. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
My ASUS Chromebook CX1405 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.
Where do I find the model number on my Chromebook?
The base label shows the model code, for example UX425EA. The first part is the family and the letters after it are the variant. For this model, look for CX1405.
How do I get my ASUS Chromebook CX1405 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.