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*   [Chromebook](/index.php/Chromebook "Chromebook")
*   [Acer C720 Chromebook](/index.php/Acer_C720_Chromebook "Acer C720 Chromebook")

This page is a work in progress guide to running [Arch Linux](/index.php/Arch_Linux "Arch Linux") on the Acer C7 [Chromebook](/index.php/Chromebook "Chromebook").

Over seven [models](http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/models/chromebooks/chromebook-c) exist.

## Contents

*   [1 Installation](#Installation)
*   [2 Post Installation Configuration](#Post_Installation_Configuration)
*   [3 Disabling The Hardware Write Protection](#Disabling_The_Hardware_Write_Protection)
    *   [3.1 Disabling steps](#Disabling_steps)
    *   [3.2 Enabling steps](#Enabling_steps)
*   [4 See Also](#See_Also)

## Installation

Go to the [Chromebook](/index.php/Chromebook "Chromebook") page, read the [Introduction](/index.php/Chromebook#Introduction "Chromebook") and continue by following the [Installation](/index.php/Chromebook#Installation "Chromebook") guide.

## Post Installation Configuration

For information on general Chromebook post installation configuration (hotkeys, power key handling ...) see the [Post installation configuration](/index.php/Chromebook#Post_installation_configuration "Chromebook") on the [Chromebook](/index.php/Chromebook "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](http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices/acer-c7-chromebook)
*   [The ChrUbuntu script official Github](http://github.com/jay0lee/chrubuntu-script)
*   [The official ChrUbuntu script site for the older script. It has tips on cgpt commands and other info.](http://chromeos-cr48.blogspot.com/2013/05/chrubuntu-one-script-to-rule-them-all_31.html)
*   [Source for BIOS modification (for different device, this page shows correct procedure for C7)](http://johnlewis.ie/neutering-the-developer-mode-screen-on-your-chromebook/)
*   [Acer C7: Entering Developer Mode](http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices/acer-c7-chromebook#TOC-Entering-Developer-Mode)
*   [Original C710 flash guide](https://johnlewis.ie/mediawiki/index.php?title=Flashing_stock_firmware_to_a_coreboot_build_on_Acer_C7_(C710))
*   [Return to stock guide (untested)](https://johnlewis.ie/mediawiki/index.php?title=Flashing_coreboot_build_to_stock_firmware_or_different_coreboot_build_on_Acer_C7_(C710))