Acer C710 Chromebook - ArchWiki

# 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.

## 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

Warning: This section is a work in progress following it while this warning still exists will probably leave you with a non working system.

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)

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