Chromebook Tips

• Every week close all tabs and shutdown your Chromebook. This can help clear out any temporary files or processes that may be slowing down your device.

• Keep your Chromebook charged; letting it discharge completely can be harmful to your Chromebook.  

• If your Chromebook will not turn on or charge, If you have anything connected to this Chromebook (such as a mouse or external hard drive), remove it. Then plug in the charger and press the ‘esc + ↻ + power button'  Your CB will go into “recovery mode”, be patient it might take a few seconds.  Close CB and then open it and you should be able to sign in.  

• Keyboard typing wrong letters - go to settings and make sure the keyboard is set to "US English."

• Wi-Fi at BCIT,  use only BurlCoSchools-IT.

• If your TrackPad is not working, close all tabs and sign out.  Power down and then restart your Chromebook.

• Do not make any physical modifications to the Chromebook or disassemble the Chromebook.

• If you have any of the following issues, see Ms. Beebe in the Library / Media Center B101 -

  • Cracked screen

  • Forgot password

  • Lost Chromebook

  • Lost Charger

  • Keyboard keys missing

  • Stolen Chromebook

  • Any other issue that needs to be addressed

By following these tips, you can help keep your Chromebook running smoothly and efficiently.