Acer C710 Chromebook
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This page is a work in progress guide to running Arch Linux on the Acer C7 Chromebook.
Over seven models exist.
Contents
Installation
Go to the Chromebook page, read the Introduction and continue by following the Installation guide.
Post Installation Configuration
For information on general Chromebook post installation configuration (hotkeys, power key handling ...) see the Post installation configuration on the Chromebook page.
Disabling The Hardware Write Protection
You would need an aluminium foil to short the hardware write-protection jumper.
Disabling steps
- bridge write protect jumper
- disconnect power cord and battery
- void warrenty by removing base cover screw (pictured)
- bridge jumper with tin foil (pictured)
Enabling steps
- remove power, battery, base cover and foil, replace base cover, battery, power
See Also
- Official developer information, straight from Chromium.org
- The ChrUbuntu script official Github
- The official ChrUbuntu script site for the older script. It has tips on cgpt commands and other info.
- Source for BIOS modification (for different device, this page shows correct procedure for C7)
- Acer C7: Entering Developer Mode
- Original C710 flash guide
- Return to stock guide (untested)