Would anyone have settings on etching on a chromebook? I went back to school and i want to etch an inspirational saying on it
Not having a chromebook in front of me, do you know what yours is made of? Aluminum? Some sort of plastic?
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you can alway engrave on veneer then cut it to size and glue it on
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If it’s metal you could start with the Macbook Air setting.
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Did you ever figure this out? We are in the same boat.
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No I’m scared to etch it . I don’t want it to break
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When I figure it out. I’ll post what I did. Thanks.
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I did some engrave tests on metal, I used a really small and fine design which gave me an idea of what settings would work before “committing” to a bolder design closer to the intended final application. I did it a few times before coming up with the final settings.
As with any material - and even other techniques, not just the laser - you need to test in an unobtrusive area before you commit to a large print. For example, a small test in a spot that would be covered by a large engraved area in the final design.
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Thought I would give it a try.
1000/30/340
This is a Samsung XE310XBA Chromebook.
While it was engraving the text was black, but as soon as I took the can of Air to it, it revealed the white/cream color. I ended up taking some soap and water and cleaning the engraving a little more.
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Soap and water - you’re a brave man! 
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I am trying to do something similar with plastic chromebooks. Looking to add a barcode.
Can’t imagine a plastic case will engrave very well, not to mention if you don’t know what kind of plastic it is, it could be unsafe to use in the laser.