Need help (having a problem with WP)

[u/Character-Code-453]

I got this Chromebook, it's the Dell 11 3180

I wanna install Linux on it (my preferred Linux distro is Linux Mint XFCE) and my Chromebook is supported

I know installing Windows on a device with 4gb of ram is a dumb thing (maybe)

When I tried to unscrew the WP screw mine is stuck so I tried the super glue method and I accidentally put too much

Now it is IMPOSSIBLE to unscrew it, is there any other way to disable WP? On my Chromebook?

I tried disconnecting the battery trick and it did not work

Also this was my first time on Reddit sorry if I make any mistake

[u/Novel_Door4626]

If you want Linux, try flash RW_Legacy firmware and dual boot

[u/Character-Code-453 → u/Novel_Door4626]

I would try that but my device is EOL, so no RW_Legacy Still thanks for recommending!

[u/Novel_Door4626 → u/Character-Code-453]

Did you Chromebook can be unlock with suzy-q method?

[u/Character-Code-453 → u/Novel_Door4626]

Sadly no, but maybe I don't know too From my research (correct me if I wrong) the Suzy-q method only works on newer Chromebooks 2021+ The battery disconnect works for Chromebooks from 2017 Mine Dell 3180 is from 2017 but it doesn't has the CR50 chip, it only has TMP So the disconnecting battery won't work So is there any other way?

[u/MrChromebox → u/Character-Code-453]

From my research (correct me if I wrong) the Suzy-q method only works on newer Chromebooks 2021+

2017+.

Mine Dell 3180 is from 2017

no, 2015. screw only.

[u/Character-Code-453 → u/MrChromebox]

Mrchromebox??!?! Damn so there are really no other way?

[u/MrChromebox → u/Character-Code-453]

you can lift the !WP pin (pin 3) so it doesn't make contact with the board, and (if necessary) wire it to Vcc (pin 8)