Upgrade SSD in a Chromebook, Install the Chrome OS and check the space Acer C720 

@Makavelli Look at the name of a M.2 SSD, it literally has the name 'SSD' in it's name.

@Makavelli Please just Google it once. M.2 SSD is a type of SSD . M.e3 is merely the interface. There are three interfaces that SSD normally use, which are: SATA, M.2 , and PCI-e.

@Makavelli I find this comical. Here is the link to google showing that M.2 is in fact, SSD, www.google.com/search?q=is+m.+2+SSD+SSD&gs_ivs=1#tts=0

@Makavelli I am just shocked that Daniel indulged and therefore unintentionally dignified your inaccurate and juvenile comments by replying to them. This video is for adults, not kids looking to troll and get attention they so sadly and so desperately seek. This is my last reply kiddo.

@外国人 FLMAO, at how self adsorbed and moronic you are, thx :)

Thank you for the comment. I always try my best to help.

Thank you

Thanks for the comment. How do you like my newest videos?

Ouch. You can still simply plug in a usb jump drive and save data there as well.

Thank you for the comment. Yes, good suggestion.

I have newer videos on taking apart Chromebooks. Please subscribe and see those on this topic.

It may be, for some parts. But it has the hardware ID numbers in the mainboard, so it will be seen as owned by the school. I recommend just returning it , so they can remove it from their inventory. Once they remove it , then all of the parts can be used. The school just needs to know the CB's inventory number to remove it from their Google Inventory list.

Thank you for the comment. On the Chromebook, I use ScreenCastify and the RU-vid editor to create some of the raw video clips, which I then download to a Windows PC. On windows 10, I use VideoPad Full version and AVS for editing the video, L-View Pro for the image creation, and Google Docs for the WordArt and creating the script. Thank you again.

I made a public video to answer your question found here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1MF3iJqn2oA.html I have also created an unlisted video, which not part of my Channel, found here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ga-wsQBAVpE.html

No, just replacing the storage will not remove it from the school's admin inventory. In my school we have to remove the C/B's serial number from the inventory or as a tech would say, "un-enroll the device from your work or school network." Then, after the CB has been un-enrolled, we can go with the powerwash method and reinstall the OS without the school management. We have done the same thing in our class, the school tossed hundreds of Chromebooks that had small problems like broken screens, or missing keys, etc. My students would put in a new drive, re-install the OS and as soon as the CB was on line, Google would re-enroll the device into the school management. So I had to take the Chromebooks that we fixed and bring them to the school tech and I asked him to remove these devices from the school enrollment. It took some time, as he had to key in each Chromebook's serial number. But after he removed it, the CBs were no longer "managed by the school."

@@selmateacher7 can I do that, or is it better to ask the school district admin if it possible for them to do it?🤔 I think it's possible to reset the s/n to zero, but not sure how. Thanks again 🤓 yes, un-enroll first, then power wash.

@@j.lietka9406 You will need to ask the school as they are the only ones who have access to enrolling and un-enrolling devices.

@@selmateacher7 ok thank you again 🤓

@@j.lietka9406 You're welcome

You're welcome. As for difference in performance, both the eMMC and SSD will be similar for the Chrome OS, as it has such a small footprint and loads so quickly. Currently, my daily computer is an Acer 715 with a eMMC and it performs very well in loading the OS and my programs.

The determining factor is the main board's M.2 controller. I had tested a up to a 64GB SSD with this unit and it worked. NVMe drives are much faster and use the PCI-E bus so they can make use of that speed, if the port on the main board allows for the use of the PCI-E bus. I did not test a NVMe configuration in this unit. When buying an upgraded SSD, please pay close attention to the slot and SSD pin configuration that is being upgraded. This will help you in purchasing a compatible unit. I normally found these at newegg.com Thank you for the question.

selmateacher7 - Daniel Berry could you show a tutorial upgrade processor.

@@cathyny83 I don’t think you can

Thank you Regina for the comment. I have a great deal of Chromebooks and I have not seen that particular problem. Have you tried a powerwash? I have had other problems that were solved when I powerwashed the unit. Please let me know how it goes. I am willing to help.

selmateacher7 - Daniel Berry yes I have tried that but still on version 55. I think it could be that I'm on a hotspot on my phone. I suppose to get internet soon so I am going to see is that problem. However if now I am going to do recovery and see will that help solve the update issue.

Thank you for the reply. It is true that using only a hotspot on a phone may cause issues and unforeseen troubles as compared to having an ISP based WiFi. But still that is an interesting situation. So you have not tried a friend's or work WiFi source? I look forward to hearing more on this particular problem, as I have not run across it in the wild, until being found by your help. Question: Which brand/model of Chromebook and how long has it been since it was last connected to a ISP based WiFi? Chrome OS Version 55 is from 12/2016 and this update was excluded on some older devices, namely the HP Chromebook 11 1100-1199 / HP Chromebook 11 G1, Samsung Chromebook 2 11″ and HP Chromebook 14 (some older models). I do have these older devices in my inventory and it is true that they do not receive any further updates because of factors pertaining to the older hardware found on these units. Thank you again and I hope to hear more on this topic.

I have the Chromebook HP 14-ak040wm, which I believed came out two years ago. I read that it was supposed to be pre-installed with Chrome 59 but it wasn't. I finally got wifi and I found out that is the reason why it did not upgrade further was because of my mobile hotspot. I have it on the beta channel it is now at version 67.0.3396.41 now however my model does not have google play support, but still works good so I am happy. I notice it was acting bad so I figured it was an update issue now it gives me no type of trouble.

Yes, I have that model right here (Chromebook HP 14-ak040wm). It should update to version 67 or better. .... Oh good! I am happy that you were able to update it.... Oh... yes that model does not have support for the Android Playstore.. yet.. wow... I am so happy too. If you have any other problems, please feel free to ask me and I will be always ready to help.

Yes

Thank you for the comment. Sorry, I do not have the Asus C302.. yet..

It is very simple now with powerwash. Goto the Chrome OS settings and do a search for powerwash. Click the Powerwash setting and it will restart the Chromebook and perform a powerwash , i. e. format and re-install of Chrome OS for you. All data will be deleted from the Chromebook.

You're welcome. The CTL NL6 Chromebook is an older unit that received an OS update allowing it to install and run the Play Store. Please subscribe and see my newer videos on Chromebooks.

Thank you for the question. It did make it faster. I have not had the C720 in years, but I remember that it did make the old Chromebook faster.

Thank you for the comment. Yes there are limits, depending on the BIOS/CMOS version. 128gb?? Oh I just looked up that model. yes there are limitations on that model as it is older and no longer receiving updates.

@@selmateacher7 Thank you for getting back to me! Is there a way I can check the BIOS/CMOS to see what mine can take?

@@michaelmitschsr.9412 From within Chrome OS, press Ctrl+Alt+T to open aterminal window. Type shell and press Enter to access a full shell.When the script interface appears, choose the “Set BootOptions (GBB Flags)” option by typing “4” andpressing Enter. More info is found here: everythingwhat.com/how-do-i-get-to-the-bios-on-a-chromebook

Thank you if you will notice this❤️

We were using the 500gb in class with this model.

Thank you for the comment. Yes. If the Chrome Recovery App can be opened on the Chromebook, it will give out the model name and can be used to download the OS before I replace the drive. Thank you again for seeing that.

I am sorry to tell you this, but the CB3-532 is simply an older Chromebook design that lacks a touchscreen. You can see it's AUE date here (2022) Link: support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en They make many versions of the 532. My class was buying and using the BC3-532 Granite Grey, years ago. and yes they still sell them on Amazon, Ebay and at Acer Re-certified: acerrecertified.com/chromebooks/15-6/ The unfortunate thing is that the 532 lacks a touchscreen, faster CPU, and large storage found on other Acer Chromebooks models, like the CB515, that have a AUE date of 2024 and later. The 532 is still capable of doing chores like running Google Web Apps, and extensions. ( One of my students still uses his CB3-532 to create Documents, spreadsheets, and Presentations in Google drive.) I do not believe that it will have the Android Play Store or Linux as those features require faster or more powerful CPUs, and a touchscreen. I hope this helps. I have many videos on getting the most out of the Chrome OS, see my playlist : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y6lrShZRmD4.html

Yes they are!

@@selmateacher7 thanks!

@@timidater4803 you're welcome.

Thank you. You may use a Chromebook to download the Chrome Recovery and it must be downloaded onto a USB thumb drive to work as a recovery OS on the system the needs its Chrome OS re-installed.

The way the Chrome OS works, the apps should automatically installed on the new install.

No. Sorry. The school would need to take it off their list first.

I believe the flex 11 uses eMMC storage as I describe in this video. I go over the topic of upgrading too :ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vGatKmqYxEA.html

True, every new laptop has RAM and or SSD is built into the main board, as far as I can see. I found a solution by simply adding a USB fit drive and changing the download folder location to that new drive. I made a video on this : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FRug8x8KQrU.html

Here is a M.2 drive, 3342 form factor, 120Gb www.newegg.com/p/0D9-00HU-00006

The 2242 is the size of the SSD. The 22 represents the width in cm and the 80 represents the length in cm. The M. 2 2242 SSD is the physically short one because of its size: it is 22 cm in width and 42 cm in length. So you can measure the size to know the model.

@@selmateacher7 Thank you very much....😊

The recovery app is found here: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromebook-recovery-utili/jndclpdbaamdhonoechobihbbiimdgai?hl=en at the Google Web store. Have you tried replacing the storage unit first? If the old storage unit stopped working, that would lead to the same error message. Best regards on recovering the OS.

I had this issue.. turns out the recovery images Google was supplying for several iterations (I think 86-88) were broken. If it would start the recovery process and then just randomly stop, citing "An unknown reason", then it is this. Look for an older recovery image and upgrade to current after it boots. (There is no need to buy a CH341a chip flasher...trust me. Now I just gotta find a use for this darn chip flasher!)

Awesome. You're welcome.

@@selmateacher7 A very informative tutorial. I got lost of a second lol thanks. I gave you a sub.

I believe the CP311 has the capability of recognizing larger internal storage, but the storage is soldered on and not easy to upgrade.

@@selmateacher7 Ok, thank you.

Which HP Chromebook model? Many newer models now use eMMC for storage and are not meant to be user up-gradable. On some older HP Chromebooks, they used an M.2 drive that was up-gradable to 64GB. Thank you for the question and please enjoy my newer videos.

selmateacher7 - Daniel Berry my model is hp chromebook 11 G5

I've opened up the HP Chromebook before and it has the storage is soldered to the motherboard. You can put an SD card in the side to expand storage.

whats the maximum SD card capacity i can use and is it possible to install my apps and media files on the SD card as well?

I have seen 512GB SD cards as found here: www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007962%20600555970&IsNodeId=1&Description=sd%20cards&name=Memory%20Cards&Order=BESTMATCH&isdeptsrh=1

Some still use them. I have a video on this topic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XgIVYYtcbUU.html

@@selmateacher7 OK..I saw the other video..thank you. Have noticed a lot of retailers like Walmart,Ebay ,etc sell a lot of these older devices to buyers. The buyers are not aware of the expiration dates by Google. Then it could be dangerous for them doing financial transactions, putting themselves at risk.

I flashed it with mr.chromebox scrfipt and now it's a useful gnu/linux machine

I do have a video on that topic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c1vHQ31w2vk.html

Yes.

Yes that is from Hogan's Heros, huh.

Each Chromebook has a date when it will receive no more updates. The OS and Chromebook will still work as before, but those older units will not see any updates. Many of my students are using older Chromebooks that are past their end of life date and it's not a big deal. Here is an article that goes into the details. chromeunboxed.com/why-googles-end-of-life-policy-for-chromebooks-isnt-a-big-deal/ Can we 'force' a newer Chrome OS version? Short answer: No. Long Answer: Open the case and remove the Write Protect Screw so that the BIOS can be edited. Then install Neverware's CloudReady OS, as we do to older Windows PC that have past their end of life. Thank you for the question.

Yes, I have opened up a few. The CB3 was not upgradable.

@@selmateacher7 Dang it, well thank you sir.

We have been using 256 GB SSD in class without issue.

In that case, you need to see the organization that has it in their enrollment and they need to unenroll it from their enterprise database.

@@selmateacher7 Thank you so much for the advise, but, as I have previously stated, the former owner is no longer available. So, in my case, I can buy a $180 brand new motherboard replacement, doing so, I save a $499.99 chromebook and a lot of time and trouble.

@@wolfgangwesterheydealbores1377 Thank you for the update. Yes, that is possible with a new motherboard.

@@selmateacher7 but, first, I´ll make sure the motherboard is deprovisioned.

I´ll come back with the news.

Interesting, but sorry. No. The System's BIOS is setup to only work with the Chrome OS.

@@selmateacher7 is their a way to change the bios (crosh ect) and if so let me know

You are most welcome. Please subscribe.

@@selmateacher7 Just did

OK, a quick Google search says that is a CB5-312T-K1RC. . It's most immediate predecessor, the CB5-311 models, have both the memory and flash drive soldered to the motherboard. No real route to expansion there. That is pretty typical for a design that needs to keep costs as low as possible.

I always try to help

Lamento escuchar ese problema. ¿Puede volver a instalar la unidad más pequeña de 16 GB?

No.

That depends on the model. On some Chromebooks, you can upgrade the internal storage. I do have other videos on that.

Yes 100%

Not without changing the BIOS as well.

newegg.com is one source.

The Acer c720was not on the list for Chromebooks to to Android Play Store, the last time I looked it up. But to safe, update the Chrome OS to newest one, then goto settings and see if you have a Play store option there.

Strangely, I was updated yesterday, but the playlist option did not appear

Here is the list of Chromebooks that support the Play Store: www.androidcentral.com/these-are-chromebooks-can-run-android-linux-apps

Thank you for the question. The Acer C710 is at the end of its service life and will no longer be receiving any new driver or other updates. The Acer C710 that I owned had a 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive. It can be upgraded to a 2.5" SATA SSD and the Chrome OS can be reinstalled using this app: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromebook-recovery-utili/jndclpdbaamdhonoechobihbbiimdgai?hl=en Thank you again.

Did you reinstall the Chrome OS ? The first messages on the Chromebook should explain how to download and install the Chrome OS, if the drive does not have it installed.

@@selmateacher7 I figured it out I couldnt boot into recovery without pressing Power+ESC+Refresh to boot from the USB

Yes.

investigate mrchromebox.tech in your browser. You can even dual-boot using the SeaBIOS (option 1 in the firmware utility script.

Good question, I have not tried that larger size.

@@selmateacher7 Please try and rely because I am planning to buy a chromebook

@@jojogonjalves4137 No., But you I have found other solutions: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FRug8x8KQrU.html

Newer Chromebooks do not use SSD, they use storage that is soldered onto the laptop's main board. But you can use a flash drive to upgrade storage

@@selmateacher7 ya but is the os still supported by google thats what I read, or doesent it matter?

@@timidater4803 The Google Chrome OS ?

@@selmateacher7 YES THERE WAS SOMEONe online that said it wasent supported anymore. I thought you could just get an update? they talked about the aver 720 and lenovo n22

@@timidater4803 Oh.. I think you mean the Chrome OS on that older Chromebook no longer receives updates because it is past its AUE as seen here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XgIVYYtcbUU.html

Thank you for the comment. First you do not need to spend $500 for a new Acer Chromebook 15 Touch. I just did a video on comparing its performance to other Chromebooks and it is the best performer for the price. Here is the video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EdZSn0eKj6E.html Next, newer laptops are now slimmer, lighter, so they come with fewer “swappable” parts there are. And so, like smartphones and tablets, all modern (2017+) Chromebooks come 'as is'. Batteries are now built-in, RAM and SSD modules soldered to the motherboard. In my newest videos, I go over opening up and seeing what is still upgradable on this current generation of computers.

awesome, thanks for the reply. This was my first video of yours. I have much to explore!

mjs28s - it is unlikely that an older low-end model can be upgraded with more RAM. You have to look at the CPU in such low-end models as many of those older Celeron or ARM processors are just not able to address more than 4Gb of RAM, or 16GB "disc" (eMMC) memory. So that's why you'll see that the higher specs for memory also include a more expensive CPU chip. It would be cool if the higher-end Chromebooks would start using SATA SSD drives so they could be easily and consistently upgraded. I suspect that may be coming given Google's ongoing push to enable Linux on the Chromebook.

No... these use eMMc, which is not meant to be up-gradable. The Chromebook Plus v2 with a Celeron processor comes with 32 GB of eMMC storage, this unit is $349.99. The faster Samsung model with a Core m3 and 64 GB of eMMC storage will cost $449.99, bot are not meant to be upgradable. I bought an 256GB ultra fit usb drive and that worked for storage... here is a link: www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007960%20600000450&IsNodeId=1&Description=ultra%20fit%20usb%20drive&name=USB%20Flash%20Drives&Order=BESTMATCH&isdeptsrh=1

@@selmateacher7 oh... tnx...

@@selmateacher7 does it have a slot for an M.2 SSD?

@@mdadilahnaf1961 Does it have a M.2 slot. No, not to my knowledge. I have taken other Chromebooks apart and if they have a eMMC storage chip onboard, the makers do not add other options for us. Sorry. But you can use a 256GB ultra fit USB drive for extra storage.

@@selmateacher7 oh.. ok

It is possible.

What do you have? I will try to help.

If your storage is non-upgadable, then you can do this to upgrade your storage space on your Chromebook: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FRug8x8KQrU.html

selmateacher7 - Daniel Berry I’m trying to identify the drive because what I thought was the drive is the sound board and there isn’t a part that looks similar to the ssd

selmateacher7 - Daniel Berry chromebook 11 3180

@@best1content58 I just made a video on identifying the parts on the mainboard of modern Chromebooks, but it is on scheduled to go public in two weeks. On the mainboard, do you see a chip with the name sandisk on it? Many of Today's laptops have soldered on storage and RAM to reduce manufacturing costs. This makes upgrading or replacing the storage almost impossible or too costly to consider reasonable. I do have a video where I soldered the storage and replace it with one with twice the space. It was difficult to find a compatible chip.

Yes, we have tools that pry things open. It just that I was making the video at the same time and so I wanted to whole process to be in frame. In my classroom, I use a overhead cam that focuses on my work area a little better then my setup in my studio. Oh... Thanks for the comment. Cheers.

They do so much more now. They work offline and I use mine to create videos , do my books, and play my games. My latest videos show that. Thank you for the comment. Now.. not everything is in the cloud, because they work offline with apps and data being stored locally on the computer. Due to that fact, I have newer videos on how to upgrade the storage by using micro SD card, changing a few things in settings, etc.

Because when we do that , it will not boot up.