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I have heard of people disassembling laptop battery packs which are apparently made of multiple 18650 cells, which are a super common standardized part that can be sourced very affordably. Then they simply replace the cells and keep the original battery enclosure and charging circuitry.
However, Chromebooks tend to be built for planned obsolescence, so it may very well be a one of a kind part
The battery is actually only half swollen. It looks like its made of two pieces (left and right) which are taped together in the middle. You can fold it a little bit and it feels like if the plastic tape was cut there would be two separate pieces connected with wire. I bet with the right knowledge it could be salvaged somewhat.
It might be a fun project for someone else but I'm not brave enough to make this my introduction to electronics.
Don't mess with the swollen battery!
I'm pretty sure the battery is 2 lithium polymer cells and one of the 2 cells has gone bad - it's a serious fire hazard! That advice to disassemble it is completely wrong! If the pouch gets punctured and exposed to oxygen it will go up in flames as well as spewing toxic smoke. You also shouldn't dispose of it in the regular garbage.
You need to figure out how to get rid of hazardous waste in your area.
good advice! I will adhere to it.