Re: [flashrom] Can't find Write protect screw on Samsung XE500C21

[Chris M]

Yes, I already have seen that switch on the side of the Chromebook and
flipped it on, Seems like that didn't help with disabling Write protect. My
best guess is it's somewhere on the motherboard. I've already got someone
to try to help https://plus.google.com/+ChrisMcLeod36202/posts/cEMtHE2WYq4

On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 7:32 PM, David Hendricks <[e-mail]>
wrote:
> If it's Alex, then you'll want to check this page:
> http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-
> devices/samsung-series-5-chromebook
>
> Unfortunately the page for Alex doesn't have the WP switch circled, and
> it's been so long that I forgot where it is. It *should* be a jumper,
> though. I seem to recall that there is a plastic shroud near it to guard
> against potential tampering thru the exhaust grill or SD card slot.
>
> PS. Please reply to all so that others in the list can view and/or
> contribute.
>
> On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Chris M <[e-mail]> wrote:
> > Actually, I checked on the ribbon cables and it says Alex. I might of
> > typed in the wrong model number, Whoops https://www.chromium.org/chrom
> > ium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices/samsung-
> > series-5-chromebook
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 7:13 PM, David Hendricks <[e-mail]>
> > wrote:
> > > Hi Chris,
> > > IIRC the development name for that machine is "Lumpy." There are full
> > > disassembly instructions here: http://www.chromium.org/
> > > chromium-os/developer-information-for-chrome-os-devices/sams
> > > ung-sandy-bridge
> > >
> > > The write-protect signal is gated by a jumper instead of a screw. The
> > > jumper is located next to the keyboard ribbon connector and memory module.
> > >
> > > On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 5:08 PM, Chris M <[e-mail]> wrote:
> > > > Hello, I'm wondering where i could find the Write protect screw on my
> > > > Samsung  XE500C21. Got any ideas where I could find it?
> > > > Regards
> > > > -Chris
> > > >
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