How to restart a Chromebook that won't turn on

How to restart a Chromebook that won't turn on?

The most reliable way to restart a chromebook that won't turn on is to use the power button. If the Chromebook is powered on and the screen is completely black, you need to press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. The Chromebook will reboot automatically. The screen will remain black until it’s finished rebooting. Once the Chromebook has restarted, press the power button to shutdown the Chromebook.

How to restart Chromebook with no power button?

If your chromebook won’t turn on, the first thing you will want to do is try and restart the machine with the power button. If the power button isn’t working, you may find it easiest to try restarting the Chromebook by holding down the ‘Alt’ key and the ‘Ctrl’ key together. While this method won’t work on every Chromebook, it should at least get you into a boot up repair screen.

How to restart a Chromebook that won't turn on and won't show the menu?

If your Chromebook won't turn on, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. If the screen still remains black, press and hold the power button and Volume Down key at the same time. This will force your Chromebook to restart. If this doesn't work, you need to press and hold the power button, press and hold the Volume Down key and press and hold the Escape key at the same time. If you are using a touchscreen, press and hold the power button and the trackpad

How to restart a Chromebook with no power button?

The first thing to do is to make sure the power cord is plugged in properly. A loose power cord could be the cause. If the power cable is properly connected, try pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds (this procedure may vary based on your model). If the Chromebook still won't turn on, try pressing the power button and holding it while simultaneously pressing the Volume Down button.

How to restart a Chromebook in recovery mode?

If restarting or shutdown via the power button doesn't work, your Chromebook may be in a lockdown state, which means it has frozen. To enter recovery mode, press and hold the power button and press the “Esc” key at the same time. The blinking cursor will appear in the corner of the screen. Now press the “Ctrl” key and press “R” to restart your Chromebook.