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Remove the Write Protect Screw

Introduction

How to take apart your 2013 Chromebook Pixel to remove the Write Protect Screw. This will allow you to install other operating systems natively.

What you need

  1. Remove the Write Protect Screw, Remove the rubber pads: step 1, image 1 of 2 Remove the Write Protect Screw, Remove the rubber pads: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip your Chromebook Pixel over onto its back

    • Using a flat edge screwdriver, gently pull up to remove the rubber pads from the laptop to reveal the screws

  2. Remove the Write Protect Screw, Removing the bottom panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 Remove the Write Protect Screw, Removing the bottom panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 Remove the Write Protect Screw, Removing the bottom panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Using a small Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws under the pads

    • Using a spudger (or another flat but slightly blunt object), gently pry the laptop open

    • You may find it helpful to start with a smaller (skinnier) head and work your way up to a larger size

  4. Remove the Write Protect Screw, Pop it open: step 3, image 1 of 2 Remove the Write Protect Screw, Pop it open: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull up from the front of the laptop and open it up like a clamshell

  5. Remove the Write Protect Screw, Remove the write protect screw (IF APPLICABLE): step 4, image 1 of 2 Remove the Write Protect Screw, Remove the write protect screw (IF APPLICABLE): step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the write protect screw

    • Remove it and you can begin flashing your BIOS!

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