Today I dumped the Chrome OS on my laptop and switched to Linux Mint using these guides:

  1. Install Windows 11 (Or Any OS) on a Chromebook (Updated Guide) - https://youtu.be/wwE7UlWbJHE

  2. Chromebook Support List (Developer Information): https://coolstar.org/chromebook/windows.html

  3. How to Disable Hardware Write Protect by Device: https://docs.mrchromebox.tech/docs/supported-devices.html

  4. Linux Mint installation instructions - https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

It wasn’t as hard as I first assumed so if you don’t want or if you’re unable to dump your Chromebook for a new laptop, you might want to consider this alternative.

A few disclamers:

  • Certain models can’t do this. Check the website mentioned in the video for that. Make sure your Chromebook model allows for this

  • If you’re not careful, there’s a chance you brick your laptop. Make sure you watch the whole video and read the guides in the description and on the Linux page

  • There’s a chance your internal speakers won’t work after this. Make sure to check if the fixes presented on mrchromebox’ website would work for you if you need them. Alternatively you can use headphones or external speakers.

  • You’re going to need 2 USBs. One that contains Linux and another one to backup your Chrome OS if you mess up.

EDIT: Added all the links. EDIT2: Added another disclaimer about the audio.