If it does not let you past this step saying the administrator has blocked developer mode. Hold down the Esc + Reload icon + Power until the display turns on then release.Īt the screen that says the “Chrome OS is missing or damaged”, press Ctrl + D then Enter.Īt the screen that says “Chrome OS verification is turned off”, press Ctrl + D, the device will restart and progress into developer mode. Our partners don't really like physical switches - they cost money, take up space on the motherboard, and require holes in the case. On this device, both the recovery button and the dev-switch have been virtualized. Get to developer mode: Chromebook XE303C12
Continue to the next page and follow the steps in order to change the Serial Number of the Device.
Once the Read/Write sticker is removed placed the bottom plate on, but do not screw it down, it has a higher success rate without the screws of the bottom plate screwed in, and just in case you have to get back to the motherboard and re-clean the copper.