Wiki source code of Troubleshooting Common Chromebook Problems
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1.1 | 1 | Chromebook's issues are relatively simple to overcome. This guide will assist you with some of the most common issues found in daily Chromebook users. |
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3 | === **Chromebook runs very slowly** === | ||
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1.3 | 5 | 1. ** **Press and Hold the Power button. |
6 | 1. The screen dims, and a pop-up appears. Select "Shut down" to Power off. | ||
7 | 1. ** **Press the Power button to turn it back on. | ||
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9 | If that doesn't work, check for a system update. It will ask you to restart to complete the update. | ||
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1.3 | 11 | 1. ** **Select the system clock. |
12 | 1. Select the Gear icon located at the bottom. This will take you to the settings. | ||
13 | 1. ** **Either scroll down on the left and select "About ChromeOS" or enter "Update" in the search bar. | ||
14 | 1. Select "Check for updates". This checks for the latest ChromeOS version and installs any updates. | ||
15 | 1. Once the update is completed, select the Restart button to complete. | ||
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17 | === **"ChromeOS is missing or damaged" Message** === | ||
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1.3 | 19 | Please create a [[Support Ticket >>https://etownschools.incidentiq.com/]] and the Technology team will gladly assist you. |
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22 | === **LED light is white, but the Chromebook screen is black** === | ||
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24 | 1. Turn off your Chromebook by holding down the Power button. | ||
25 | 1. Press and hold the Refresh button and then tap the Power button. | ||
26 | 1. Once the Chromebook starts, release the Refresh button. | ||
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28 | If none of this resolves your issue and you can tell your Chromebook is still working by noise or LED light indicators, please create a [[Support Ticket>>https://etownschools.incidentiq.com/]] and the Technology team will gladly assist you. | ||
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31 | === **Camera, Microphone, or Touchpad is not working** === | ||
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1.5 | 33 | 1. Turn off your Chromebook by holding down the Power button. |
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1.4 | 34 | 1. Press and hold the Refresh button and then tap the Power button. |
35 | 1. Once the Chromebook starts, release the Refresh button. | ||
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37 | ===== **Log in as a guest** ===== | ||
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39 | click the //Browse as Guest// option on the login screen. If the keyboard or touchpad troubles are gone, then delete your account and add it back to the Chromebook. | ||
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41 | If none of this resolves your issue and you can tell your Chromebook is still working by noise or LED light indicators, please create a [[Support Ticket>>https://etownschools.incidentiq.com/]] and the Technology team will gladly assist you. | ||
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44 | === **No sound when playing a video/song** === | ||
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46 | 1. Click on the System clock (the time) in the bottom corner of the screen. | ||
47 | 1. Adjust the Volume slider displayed on the pop-up menu. Make sure the volume is not muted and turned up high enough to hear. | ||
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49 | If none of this resolves your issue and you can tell your Chromebook is still working by noise or LED light indicators, please create a [[Support Ticket>>https://etownschools.incidentiq.com/]] and the Technology team will gladly assist you. | ||
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