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

Newbie12
Newbie12 Member Posts: 4 New User
edited July 18 in Chromebooks

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

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

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  • Newbie12
    Newbie12 Member Posts: 4 New User
    Answer ✓

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

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer

    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.

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  • Newbie12
    Newbie12 Member Posts: 4 New User

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

  • juliawhites
    juliawhites Member Posts: 3 New User

    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
    Newbie12 Member Posts: 4 New User
    Answer ✓

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

  • Newbie12
    Newbie12 Member Posts: 4 New User
    edited July 25

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

  • Schlendri
    Schlendri Member Posts: 2 New User
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1287895#Comment_1287895

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

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,234 Trailblazer

    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.

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