From here, it’s a command to download and install Mr. That brings up a terminal-like browser tab, where you then execute the shell command.
However, to flash the BIOS and install another operating system, it’s required in this case.Īfter I rebooted into Developer Mode and logged in to Chrome OS, the next step was to open up the old crosh shell with the CTRL+ALT+T keyboard shortcut. Note this is very different than switching to the Dev Channel of Chrome OS.ĭeveloper Mode removes some boot security features and I wouldn’t recommend using it for Chrome OS.
Next was to put the Chromebook Pixel in Developer Mode. I didn’t even reglue them because they were still quick tacky. With that screw removed, I simply reversed the disassembly steps: Put the cover back on the device, replace the four screws and finally, the four feet. Chromebox’s page listing of supported models and see which your device uses.įor the 2013 Chromebook Pixel, it’s this screw here, next to the USB Type-A ports: Not all Chromebooks have one of these and use another method for protection, so if you ever go down this route, check Mr. It would have gone quicker but that sucker was on super tight. It took all of ten minutes to remove the feet and the four screws, leaving me with this:Īt that point, it took less than another minute to remove the write-protect screw. They’re stuck on with some light glue and are pretty easy to remove.Īnd they hide four screws that attach the bottom of the laptop to the chassis. To open the laptop, I turned it over and carefully removed the four rubber pads that act as the “feet” of the Chromebook Pixel. Google put a physical write-protect screw on the motherboard and as long as that screw is in place, Chrome OS is the only game in town. Disable any write-protectionīefore installing any firmware updates to support a different operating system, I had to crack open the Chromebook Pixel.
So it’s not the most secure device for browsing at the moment. This is a perfect candidate for a Linux installation because the last software update pushed to it was Chrome OS 69. So I dug around the closet where good Chromebooks go to collect dust and found the 2013 Chromebook Pixel I bought new seven years ago. I haven’t delved into this type of esoteric but useful project in a while but a CompSci classmate is thinking about switching from Windows 10 to Linux. For several years, he’s been the go-to authority for doing major operating system and firmware changes to dozens of Chromebook models so you can natively install Windows or Linux on your device. If you’ve visited the Chrome OS subReddit, you’ve surely seen posts by Mr.
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