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semi-permanently enable desktop mode on a Chromebook

So, your ChromeOS tablet won't stay in desktop mode. Luckily, I found a (slightly janky) fix for when it is in a solitary position.

THE FIX #

  1. Find an old wireless (or wired) mouse you no-longer use and are okay with hacking apart.
  2. Open the case (or just cover the light externally)
  3. Once opened, find the light/laser and cut it off (mine was already broken :D)
  4. Close the mouse back up (or don't)
  5. Hide/place it somewhere nearby. Et Voilà! Your Chromebook is in Desktop mode Chromebook in desktop mode with the hacked mouse in front of it
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