Disable firmware write protect from Linux using SuzyQ cable

Using Linux on a separate device to disable HWWP

Install screen in Linux terminal, if needed
sudo apt install screen

Connect the Chromebook and Linux device
Insert the USB-C end of the SuzyQ cable into the Chromebook
Plug the USB-A end into the Linux device

In the Linux terminal, check that the SuzyQ cable is inserted correctly
ls /dev/ttyUSB*
Output should list ttyUSB0, ttyUSB1, ttyUSB2

Connect to the Chromebook via Screen
sudo screen /dev/ttyUSB0

Disable HWWP
ccd open
wp false
wp false atboot

Reset CCD to factory
ccd reset factory

Unplug SuzyQ cable to end the Screen session

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