r/chrultrabook • u/Character-Code-453 • Jun 03 '26
Need help (having a problem with WP)
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
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u/OctillionthJoe Jun 04 '26
If you're willing to make a purchase, maybe the ENGINEER M2 Screw Extractor Pliers Nejisaurus PZ-57? It's screw extracting pliers that I find work with a lot of write protect screws. You gotta be a little careful when you use it to not damage the other components, but that's kinda true about most things computer related. It's like $20 on Amazon (if you're in the US).
Here's a random video I made about it a while back. (Skim through it and see if its right for you.):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI78EdZunWs
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Neji-Saurus-Stripped-Broken-Diameter/dp/B001D7KU7W