Caring for your Chromebook

Tips for Proper Care of Chromebooks

• Always close the Chromebook before walking with it.

• If you have a case, be sure to place the Chromebook inside before you walk in the hallways. Running in the hallways is prohibited--keep in mind that all students are now carrying Chromebooks.

• No food or drink should be near your Chromebook that could potentially be spilled and cause damage.

• Do not use your chromebook around pets.

• When finished using chromebook, be sure to close it and put it away in a safe spot.

• Make sure there isn't anything on the keyboard when you close your Chromebook

• Do not leave your chromebook on the floor.

• Treat your Chromebook as a valuable material--do not leave it unattended.

• If it is stolen while you have left it unattended, it is considered lost and you are liable for the cost to replace it.

Screen Care

• Use both hands when opening the Chromebooks.

• Be careful how you carry your Chromebook. Make sure your Chromebook is closed, always use two hands, and never carry your Chromebook by the screen.

• Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks, headphones)

• Never pack your Chromebook with other materials. Keep it separate from textbooks and other heavy objects that could potentially damage the screen.

Cleaning your Chromebook

• Do not use any chemicals or other liquids to clean your Chromebook.

• Use microfiber cloth to wipe down the screen.

Powering your Chromebook

• Chromebooks are required to be fully charged when you arrive at school each day.

• When charging, be sure to place the Chromebook in an area that will prevent people from tripping on the power cord. This could injure the person and/or damage the Chromebook.

• Determine a consistent place to charge your Chromebook at home.