Instead try using sudo -s to start a root shell and then simply cd into the directory.
When you're done as root, press CtrlD or type exit.

As Arjan hints at below, it is important to note that as root, one can easily do damage to essential system components. Use with care!

Instead try using sudo -s to start a root shell and then simply cd into the directory.
When you're done as root, press CtrlD or type exit.

As Arjan hints at in his comment below, it is important to note that as root, one can easily do damage to essential system components. Use with care!

Instead try using sudo -s to start a root shell and then simply cd into the directory.
When you're done as root, press CtrlD or type exit.

Instead try using sudo -s to start a root shell and then simply cd into the directory.
When you're done as root, press CtrlD or type exit.

As Arjan hints at below, it is important to note that as root, one can easily do damage to essential system components. Use with care!