Disabling Write Protect via Battery
WARNING
This method requires opening your device. Be sure to use the correct tools to prevent hardware damage.
Step 1: Open the device and disconnect the battery
- Power down your device. Close the lid and flip it over.
- Take out all of the screws.
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Screws may be underneath "feet", or the material that keeps the Chromebook from sliding.
- Gently pry the back off the Chromebook. If you do not have the proper tools a dull knife would be helpful.
- On some Chromebooks, the keyboard needs to be removed instead of the back. Be careful as there's a ribbon wire underneath that needs disconnecting first.
- Unplug the battery connector. You do not need to take the entire battery out of the Chromebook.
Step 2: Boot using AC power, and flash.
- Plug the Chromebook into a power adapter.
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There is a 15V USB-C PD requirement for booting without the battery.
- Boot the chromebook up
- If you removed the keyboard, make sure to reattach it for this step.
- Contmnue to Flashing Firmware