Chromebook Care
The Importance of Chromebook Care
Google Chromebooks are district equipment and must be treated with respect and care. Below you will find some helpful information while maintaining the integrity of your equipment.
Teachers must actively monitor students to make sure they don’t damage them.
Students are known to pull off keyboard keys, break key brackets and hinges, and damage screens.
For more information about Chromebook damages and the cost of repairs, please click here.
Students have been known to intentionally factory reset their Chromebooks. It can be done by pressing a few key strokes.
Should you find that a Chromebook that isn't connected to a network or you find that it's sitting at a "Welcome Screen", please click here.
Students should not be taking Chromebooks out of the classroom or take them home.
Chromebooks that reside in a classroom must stay in that classroom. Each individual Chromebook is assigned to a specific classroom and grade level. This allows the Technology Department to monitor and troubleshoot in a timely manner. It also, most importantly, allows the Digital Education Coordinators the ability to send the correct apps and internet settings of the appropriate grade level to these Chromebooks. For more information on this, please click here.
No food or drinks allowed while operating Chromebooks.
Liquid can damage the Chromebook from functioning properly and may require a full replacement if it's damaged beyond repair. If that happens, charges may apply. For more information about Chromebook damages and the cost of repairs, please click here.
Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the Chromebook.
We've had headphone jacks break off into the Chromebook auxiliary ports as well as USB ports being damaged for not being careful.
Use Caution when plugging and unplugging Chromebooks to power cords. Connectors can easily be bent or broken if you are not focused or in a rush.
Examples of Damaged Chromebook Screens
Carry the Chromebooks by the base when the screen is opened or when the unit is fully closed.
We've had quite a few instances where we had to fix or replace a Chromebook because it wasn't being carried properly and it was dropped on the floor.
DO NOT stack Chromebooks
Too much pressure has caused screens to crack when stacking Chromebooks or putting things on top of Chromebooks.
Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (examples: pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
Ensure all Chromebooks are in the cart and accounted for BEFORE you release your students at the end of the period.
Contact the Technology Department if a Chromebook is missing from your classroom so we can help identify its location.
Carts should be locked when Chromebooks are not in use. If carts cannot be locked, make sure the classroom is locked when the teacher is not in the room.
Contact the Technology Department if a Chromebook is missing from your classroom so we can assist in identifying its location.
For all non-functioning or damaged Chromebooks, please contact a Technology Specialist for assistance.
Chromebook Tips & Tricks
Helpful tips and tricks that may help you in the moment if your Chromebook is giving you trouble
Chromebook Repair
Understanding what goes into repairing a damaged Chromebook
Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring Chromebooks into the classroom