How to Clean Your Chromebook

  • Use a Microfiber cloth to dry clean your screen.

  • Use an antibacterial wipe to clean the keyboard and Chromebook case.

  • Use a computer lens specific wipe for the screen.

  • NEVER use antibacterial wipes on the screen.

  • NEVER use bleach products on the screen.

  • NEVER spray cleaner directly onto the Chromebook.

Clear Browsing Data to Keep Chrome Running Smoothly

Animation: Clear Browsing Data

Steps

  • Expand the Chrome Menu (3 vertical dots in the upper-right corner).

  • Hover over More Tools.

  • Click Clear Browsing Data.

  • In the pop-up window, set the Time Range to All Time.

  • Click Clear Data.

  • Repeat as needed. (We recommend making this a weekly habit.)

SHUT DOWN, THEN RESTART OCCASIONALLY

Different from just Signing Out or the Chromebook , Shutting Down and Restarting allows Chrome OS to update! Once you sign out, there will be a Shut Down button in the lower-left corner and a shut down button within the settings pop-up window in the lower-right.