#linux mint instead of chromeos

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autumn hamlet
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hello I have a friend who has a dell 7410 chromebook and he would like to remove chromeos and install windows or better linux mint instead. I looked on the internet but it always mentions dualboot, is there a way to install Linux mint as you would on a traditional computer?

snow vector
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It seems Chromebooks have rather locked-down bootloaders. I found this method: (https://dbtechreviews.com/2018/09/13/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-chromebook-and-remove-chromeos/)
but you have to decide you're willing to run random scripts off the web.

If you want to install Ubuntu on your Chromebook and remove Chrome OS, this tutorial is for you. This is not a dual boot. This will REPLACE ChromeOS with Ubuntu. THIS WILL DELETE EVERYTHING FROM YOUR CHROMEBOOK. Instructions were taken from these locations: http://www.fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux/ https://johnlewis.i...

autumn hamlet
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OK thanks i look that