I found some working drivers for chipset, graphics and audio for my c7202844 on windows 8. I have been running the acer c720 chromebook recently but not with chrome os and instead ubuntu. Installing slackware on acer c7203605 chromebook core i3 first time poster on lq, but long time lurker. The light weight an excellent battery life makes it an excellent portable computer. Ubuntu on the acer c720p touchscreen chromebook youtube. Sadly the acer c720 does not allow for you to upgrade your memory exclusively. Today well be installing ubuntu on your chromebook, while preserving your original chromeos system. This is a cheap solution to get a very mobile device 11. To download the proper driver, choose your operating system and click the download.
Part 33 clean installing linux on the acer c720pc720. The awesomely agile swift 3 is keeping pace with laptops far bigger and more expensive, including the brandnew macbook pro. Linux mint on a chromebook acer c720 this blog covers several topics. Feb 07, 2015 download it from his github repository here you only need to download the two. How to set your acer c720 chromebook to boot to ubuntu by default.
Hello guys, ive been trying to setup a proper linux netbook on my chromebook. Enjoy the benefits of a chromebook fast boot times, automatically updates and multiple layers of security with high performance, great battery life and an 11. Acer c720p touchscreen chromebook now official android. Efi enter shimx64 as name navigate to the boot tab.
Download it from his github repository here you only need to download the two. Acer c720 chromebook delivers fast ubuntu performance. It is a safety mechanism to prevent the acer c720 from being powered by the battery while the cover is removed. My needs changed though, i needed far more hard disk space than the original 16 gb that came with the acer chromebook. Heres a summary of my steps i performed to succeed at this. Acer c720p29552g01aww 29, 4 cm 11, 6 zoll chromebook intel celeron. Guide install windows 8 on the acer c720 acer community. A step by step for installing linux on your acer c720 chromebook. Installing slackware on acer c7203605 chromebook core i3. Debian isnt the most exciting linux distro because it favors stability over new features. See the libinput article on how to install and setup your touchpad.
Ubuntu is built on debian, which is a very strong and popular distribution. Installing real ubuntu on the acer chromebook c720p sam bowne. I have an acer laptop aspire e5 573g it came with preinstalled windows 10. The two netbooks are essentially the same, with the exception of the following the d250 shipped with a 6cell battery and an 160gb hdd, whereas the em250 shipped with a 3cell battery and a 250gb hdd. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones. On my previous laptop from other manufacturers it wasnt hard to dual boot but the same process doesnt work with the acer e 15. If you are doing more than one installation, you can save a ton of time by predownloading the ubuntu installation files. Introducing acers first chromebook with touch acer introduces its first chromebook with touch, the c720p. Mar 20, 2015 this help wiki is for the acer aspire one d250 series. Thats a nice guide, but i think it can be a little more detailed on how to get things done. To download the proper driver, choose your operating system and click the download button. Feb 06, 2015 part 23 clean installing linux on the acer c720pc720 chromebook a complete guide recent posts part 22 creating a home nas and doitall linux server on the bace3000. Now when you run the script, it will use this local file instead of trying to download it every time.
One of them is behind a sticker which you must remove, voiding your warranty. How to install linux on an acer c720 chromebook youtube. Acer c720 chromebook hardware ubuntu mate community. So i got rid of the windows 10, cleared my whole hard disk and now when i try to install linux im still stuck at the same point. Here is a way to install windows 8 for those who do not have a spare machine. Mar 06, 2014 adding a 2nd hard drive or solid state drive to a laptop by replacing the dvd or bluray drive duration. International travelers warranty is valid in over 30 countries where acer has an authorized repair facility. Place your closed laptop on a soft surface, upside down. Written by michael larabel in computers on 12 december 20. Press the number corresponding to your install usb. Acer c720 acers c270 is a cheap and popular 11inch chromebook with an 1. Removing the writeprotect screw remove all screws from the bottom of the chromebook. See them go toetotoe and find out what makes our compact read more.
A friend of mine recently was struggling to install linux mint on his acer c720 chromebook. Follow the guide on the acer c720 device page for replacing the motherboard. To get ubuntu running on your acer c710 chromebook you have the the choice between running it in a chroot environment next to the running chrome os or install it in a new partition and boot directly the ubuntu kernel. My chromebook wont turn on with the charger connected, the charging led turns on, so i know its getting power. The two netbooks are essentially the same, with the exception of the following the d250 shipped with a 6cell battery and an 160gb hdd, whereas the em250 shipped with a. Installing real ubuntu on the acer chromebook c720p. At the welcome box, accept the default selection of english and select install ubuntu. Windows 10 is now fully supported on the acer c720, c720p and hp chromebook 14. Im not trying to be rude here, just wish i could follow this guide. With the charger connected, the charging led turns on, so i know its getting power.
Acer c720p 29552g01aww chromebook chromebook c7 gamme processeur. Remove the screws with a small phillips head screwdriver ph1 size works. Part clean installing linux on the acer c720pc720. Remove the screws with a small phillips head screwdriver ph1 size works well. The acer c720p transferred 5gb of mixed media files in 3 minutes and 43 seconds, equaling a rate of 22. Available software is smaller than some of its child distros like ubuntu, etc. This is done via scripts such as chrubuntu or for elementaryos. For now ive been getting by just using a usb mouse but aside from that the device ran without any other major problems on ubuntu.
Most chromebooks will be similar in their instructions, and most distros will. Acer extends its industryleading chromebook line by adding touch. Variations of the model include a touchscreen version with an i3 and 4gb of ram. This is not my first time installing or running slackware before, but i recently bought the latest model chromebook, the acer c7203605 with a core i3 processor and would like to see if i can get a nice workable laptop running one of my. Canonical works closely with acer to certify ubuntu on a range of their hardware. There are new things to get used to in linux, but overall most people can be pleased with ubuntu or kubuntu, its kde sibling. The only major compatibility issue is that right now theres no upstream linux support for the touchpad found on the acer c720. There are many, many resources which have become available for you to install linux on. More and more devices are being added with each release, so dont forget to check this page regularly. This page contains the list of device drivers for the acer c720p netbook, chromebook. I tried installing possibly every linux os ubuntu, kali, parrot sec, linux mint along side win10 but didnt work. So far i upgraded the ssd to a bigger one to use it in a daily basis. This article gathers my sources to install and run.
The acer c720 is a chromebook on which you can install a linux distribution. The acer c720 is a great notebook but the limited capabilities of chrome os can be daunting at times. Chromebook acer c720p not turning on acer netbook ifixit. All i see are download links, but no instructions on how to use each thing. After installation usb is removed and the system is restarted, it gives a no. Acer c720p29552g01aww 29,4 cm chromebook wei amazon. Part 23 clean installing linux on the acer c720pc720 chromebook a complete guide recent posts part 22 creating a home nas and doitall linux server on the bace3000. We will use a thirdparty script called crouton to install. I tested installing several linux distro from hugegreenbugs, such as elementaryos, xubuntu the one i liked the most so far and ubuntu itself. Well it depends on how experimental you want to get. More and more devices are being added with each release, so. The acer c720 chromebook is available with an intel celeron 2955u haswell processor or a core i3 haswell chip if you opt for a more expensive model and features an 11. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
Good gear guide acer has been quick to add a touchscreen to its chromebook line up, but theres not much you can do. I followed these exact steps, installed without errors, and am using ubuntu on my acer v3 now. I would like to dual boot my acer e15 with ubuntu and windows 10. The acer c720 chromebook comes in a few different configurations, but the phoronix tests were run on the cheapest model, sporting an 11. Also when i used the liveusb from ubuntu i noticed that the wifi wasnt working and it seemed sluggish. Dec 12, 20 the acer c720 chromebook comes in a few different configurations, but the phoronix tests were run on the cheapest model, sporting an 11. You should now be at the command prompt on your chromebook. So i got rid of the windows 10, cleared my whole hard disk and now when i try. This help wiki is for the acer aspire one d250 series.
Acer c720 chromebook c7202103 overview and full product specs on cnet. Adding a 2nd hard drive or solid state drive to a laptop by replacing the dvd or bluray drive duration. Following the guide for installing ubuntu on a windows 10 home edition system did not work with an acer aspire v3575t. Linux mint on acer c720 chromebook do the needful, write. Aug 06, 2015 a friend of mine recently was struggling to install linux mint on his acer c720 chromebook. Installing real ubuntu on the acer chromebook c720p this is my favorite solutionchromeos is completely removed and ubunt 15. The company was founded under the name of multitech in taiwan in 1976 and renamed to acer or acer group in 1987. Its claimed by acer to the first chromebook with a touchscreen, and, if nothing else, it gives the c720p better overall looks than the c720, while perhaps not adding much to the overall usability of the product. Furthermore, ubuntu is extremely user friendly and because of this moving to ubuntu is not like moving to a foreign country. If not maybe the next acer chromebook in line could be used on the acer c720p through a usb hack. Good gear guide acer has been quick to add a touchscreen to its chromebook line up, but theres not much you can do with the touch capability at the moment.
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