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Disabling Hardware Write-Protect (Switch/Jumper)

Prerequisites​

  • A screwdriver, small enough to take off the back of your Chromebook

Section I - Opening the Device​

This part shouldn't be hard: just pop open the back of your Chromebook with a screwdriver.

Section II - Identifying the Switch/Jumper​

Look around in the guts of your Chromebook and try to find a single, isolated switch. If you don't find any, also look for a jumper. If there is a jumper, follow the excellent guide here (yes, that is a specific model of Chromebook, but you can probably follow the instructions for your model too).

If there is a switch, literally just flick it. That's it. You're done.

Section III - Close It Back Up​

Put the case on. If the jumper is loose now, just shove it down so it fits. Screw everything back together, then continue.

Section II - Next Steps​

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Now, continue on the exploit chain to Sh1mmer Unenrollment.