How to hard-reset a Chromebook/fix a Chromebook that won't charge

Created by William Bonanno, Modified on Tue, 29 Nov 2022 at 10:36 AM by William Bonanno

If you are having issues with your Chromebook not charging while plugged in, follow the instructions below while your Chromebook is plugged into a charger.


To hard reset a Chromebook, perform the following steps:


  1. Turn off your Chromebook using the time menu in the bottom right of the screen (optional)
  2. Press and hold the refresh button + tap the power button 
  3. When your Chromebook starts up, release the refresh button


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