How to disable Hardware write protection in Acer Chromebook 314-3H-C5QE (magnito)

Newbie12 · June 15

I tried removing battery and unscrewed all the screw seen at image still no luck. Someone help !

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title]

Newbie12 · July 23

I got the solution. There's no write protection screw in mentioned model but has a jumper.

billsey · June 17

You don't show the full model number, so I can't look it up for you. Your full model number is usually on the same sticker as your serial number, it should look something like xx314-xxx-xxxx. If it's one of the CB314 models (could be CP314 as well) then there is a number before the H defining which generation it is. Each year they change the model number when they redesign the motherboard.

Newbie12 · July 18

Sorry for the late response. My model number is Acer Chromebook 314-3H-C5QE. Manufacture date 25/09/2023

juliawhites · July 18

To disable hardware write protection on your Acer Chromebook 314-3H-C5QE, you typically need to remove a write-protect screw on the motherboard. Check online guides specific to your model for the exact location and steps, as it varies by device.

Newbie12 · July 23

I got the solution. There's no write protection screw in mentioned model but has a jumper.

Newbie12 · July 25

Thanks for your suggestion but I know what I am doing and I have already got the solution.

Schlendri · November 6

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1287895#Comment_1287895

Might be a little late here, but where did you find the jumper?

billsey · November 8

For the CB315-3H there isn't a write protect jumper per se. You disconnect the battery, connect the charger, then use ESC-Reload-Power to turn it on. It will then prompt you for a recovery flash drive.