Power Washing a Chromebook
All local data stored on the Chromebook can be cleared by resetting it to its original factory settings. This is also known as a Powerwash.
This is of most use when you are having user profile difficulties on your device.
How to Power Wash a Chromebook
Follow the walkthrough video on the right.
or follow the steps listed below.
To Power Wash a Chromebook follow the Steps Below.
Step 1. On the Chromebook you will...
a. Press and hold the Esc key,
b. press and hold the Refresh key,
c. then press the Power button.
Note: all 3 buttons need to be pressed at the same time.
You will see this screen.
Step 2. Press and hold Ctrl + then press D
Note: Both buttons need to be pressed at the same time.
Step 3. You will see this screen Press Enter
Step 4. You will see a red exclamation point, saying OS verification is OFF.
Press Enter on this screen.
You will see this screen, be patient.
If you see this screen, continue to be patient. the Chromebook will restart in a few moments.
After the chromebook restarts, you will see.
Welcome to your Chromebook.
Step 5. Click on the Get Started button and follow the steps on your chromebook to get setup.
The Chromebook will Need to connect to WiFi
Your Chromebook will automatically look for available networks and show them to you in a list.
Select CLINT-ISD.
Enter these settings
Preferred Network (SSID): CLINT-ISD
EAP Method: PEAP
Server CA Certificate: Do Not Check
Identity: your username
Password: your password
For more help with WiFi settings Click Here
These next steps are only needed If you see the Who's using this Chromebook? screen.
After WiFi setup,
If you see Who's using this Chromebook?
Click on the tiny Enterprise enrollment button on the bottom left.
Complete Enterprise enrollment
You will enter any users (staff or student) Clint ISD email address.
Note: Any staff or student can complete the enrollment on any device in Clint ISD. It does not have to be the user of that device. Tech Coaches, Librarians, Teachers can use thier own credentials for enterprise enrollment.
Click on Next
Enter the users password.
Click on Next
Enterprise enrollment
After the enrollment is complete, you can click on Done.
Any user can now sign in to begin using the Chromebook.
If you need help, please contact your campus Technology Coach or Librarian for more assistance.