I recently bought a used Acer 514 Chromebook online but soon found out it was blocked by admin when I tried to create a new user (serial number blocked by admin of some company I believe not even existing in my country).
Seller not answering to my contact attempts and and so I am stuck with a thin brick.
I read a bit about the possibilities of unblocking the device and read about the screw one could remove to allow eventually change the serial number, clean the device and install Linux or Windows, etc.
Problem is where is the screw on the Acer 514. I have doubts it exists on this model as I removed all 4 screws holding the board, removed the wifi card and connectors next to it, flipped the board over to find there are no screws on the other side.
Removed the screw holding the battery and looked under it. There are 2 screws aligned and in the middle of those a hole, same size and look as the screw holes.
I can only see a QR code sticker through the hole and I don't want to take the risk of using a screwdriver on it to try if there is a screw under the sticker as I am afraid I can scratch any electronics instead.
So, any help will be welcome hence my question: is there a unblocking screw or am I screwed?