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=GOOGLE Cr-48 CHROMEBOOK WIKI =

====The Cr-48 is an unbranded notebook computer designed by Google and manufactured by Inventec. The Cr-48 was distributed by Google between December 2010 and April 2011 to participants in the [|Chrome OS Pilot Program].====

The guides provided here represent the distillation of work by numerous individuals. Original sources of information are noted in each guide.
=Cr-48 HARDWARE INFORMATION, MODIFICATION and REPAIR=

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 * Cr-48 hardware specifications
 * Cr-48 replacement parts and accessories
 * Set Cr-48 to Developer Mode
 * Activate or reset the 3G modem
 * Use a different 3G carrier
 * Recovery Mode button
 * Open the Cr-48 case
 * Flash the BIOS
 * Fix an improperly flashed BIOS
 * Fix a misaligned lid
 * Fix or reinforce Cr-48 hinge
 * Fix a dead LCD
 * Fix a malfunctioning SSD
 * Install a larger SSD
 * Cr-48 literature and packaging
 * Easter Egg in the Cr-48 BIOS
 * Cr-48 video gallery 1: Promotions
 * Cr-48 video gallery 2: Repairs

=Cr-48 CHROME OS TRICKS and TIPS=
 * Create a recovery drive
 * Activate or reset the 3G modem
 * Disable power management
 * Use GPS
 * Cr-48 keyboard shortcuts

=OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS on the Cr-48=
 * Fully Functional Dual Boot
 * Install Ubuntu Linux
 * Install Debian Linux
 * Enable 3G in standalone Linux
 * Create shortcuts for easy dual-booting
 * Use 3G wireless in Ubuntu
 * Fix the touchpad in Ubuntu
 * Configure the keyboard in Ubuntu
 * Install Windows 7
 * Use 3G wireless in Windows 7
 * Install Windows 8
 * Use 3G wireless in Windows 8
 * Configure the keyboard in Windows
 * Install Mac OS X

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=OFFICIAL GOOGLE SUPPORT for the Cr-48=
 * [|Google Chrome Releases] (Official Blog)
 * [|Chrome OS Help]
 * [|Troubleshoot common issues]
 * [|Cr-48 Chrome Notebook Developer Information]

=DISCUSSION FORUMS=
 * [|Chromebook Central] (Official Google Group)
 * [|Cr-48 Test Pilots] (Google Group)
 * [|Cr-48 subreddit]

=Cr-48 BAGS and CASES=
 * [|STM Bags Small Alley Case]
 * [|V7 Professional Frontloader]
 * [|Sumdex Compact Brief]
 * [|Kroo Black Zipper Glove]

=Cr-48 CLOTHING and ACCESSORIES=
 * [|G. Hussain Chinoy at Zazzle.com]