Today we're going over the process you can use to turn an old Chromebook into a normal laptop running Linux, Windows, or really any other modern operating system you want.

~Resources~
Searching for a used Chromebook: https://ebay.to/3jZS1Bs
Turning on Developer Mode: https://mrchromebox.tech/#devmode
Flashing New Firmware: https://mrchromebox.tech/#fwscript
Rufus (for creating a USB drive to install new OS): https://rufus.ie/
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~Contents~
0:00 Intro
0:20 Who is this process right for?
2:05 Considerations for picking a Chromebook
3:54 Tutorial Flashing the new firmware
10:44 Thoughts on the Acer C720 running Linux Mint


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